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GU05 ZWV

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

210,854 mi
Last recorded210,854 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 ZWV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 210,854 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged nearside and offside (7.1.2 (d))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside all worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear genral corrosion to rear subframe and chassis

hand brake leaver high little reserve travel left

Pass 2 Mar 2023 207,338 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged nearside and offside (7.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front rear arm bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside all worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 203,903 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 203,903 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 200,288 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 200,288 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 195,023 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 195,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 186,452 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 160,117 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 134,105 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 108,211 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 86,264 miles

Engine mounts leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,937 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,738 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,231 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,248 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,733 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 ZWV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

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

Is GU05 ZWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 ZWV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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