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GV05 DDJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,902 mi
Last recorded146,902 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 DDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 146,902 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 146,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 143,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 143,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 140,439 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 140,413 miles

Exhaust system insecure support corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all top arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 135,242 miles

slight play in both front suspension top arms o/s and n/s

Pass 25 Oct 2018 129,965 miles

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 27 Oct 2017 123,923 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 123,923 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2016 116,573 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 115,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 109,512 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 109,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 100,255 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 100,255 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 95,943 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge .

Fail 21 May 2013 95,843 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge .

Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn down on inner shoulder

uneven wear on inner edge of nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2012 87,405 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn down on inner shoulder

uneven wear on inner edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2010 67,161 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 67,161 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 47,926 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 37,606 miles

Both registration plates starting to deteriorate

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

Wipe blades worn

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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GV05 DDJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV05 DDJ, 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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GV05 DDJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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