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GU05 VUM

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,224 mi
Last recorded166,224 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 VUM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2021 166,224 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

tape on instrument cluster obscuring full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2020 166,036 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 152,472 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 139,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 129,150 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 118,309 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 107,654 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 102,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 11 Jul 2014 102,860 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2013 93,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 80,868 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre shows uneven wear & virtually bald on outer edge

off & nearside front upper front & upper rear bushes show slight deterioration

suspect high intensity discharge headlight cleaning system defective

Pass 17 Aug 2011 71,651 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,833 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 60,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,698 miles

damage at front screen

nearside front side light dim

Fail 30 Jul 2009 48,698 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

damage at front screen

nearside front side light dim

Fail 7 Aug 2008 38,381 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil level above the maximum limit at the dip-stick.

off and near side front brake discs show an extensivly lipped edge/wear.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

undershield fitted.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,381 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level above the maximum limit at the dip-stick.

off and near side front brake discs show an extensivly lipped edge/wear.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

undershield fitted.

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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GU05 VUM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU05 VUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU05 VUM registered?

GU05 VUM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GU05 VUM safe to buy?

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