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GU05 ZWT

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,316 mi
Last recorded86,316 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 ZWT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 86,316 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 86,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Fail 11 Jun 2016 77,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

engine light on

Pass 29 May 2015 63,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre perished

slight rumble from nearside front drive shaft/gearbox area

Fail 29 May 2015 63,891 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre perished

slight rumble from nearside front drive shaft/gearbox area

Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,385 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,661 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2012 40,209 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind on nearside rear

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,384 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 32,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 16,092 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 15,360 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 14,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZWT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZWT, 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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GU05 ZWT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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