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GV05 DDU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,116 mi
Last recorded145,116 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 DDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 145,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 136,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 126,655 miles

Advise EML light on

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 126,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Advise EML light on

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 120,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml light on dash

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 May 2019 115,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2018 109,867 miles

Front all upper suspension bushes becoming deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 94,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to fully check seatbelt

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread, but not exposing cords

Rear number plate beginning to delaminate

Fail 12 May 2015 87,175 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 87,175 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 86,809 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all four front lower arm bushes deteriorating

all four front top arm bushes deteriorating

front drop link bushes deteriorating

offside rear coil spring corroding

Pass 1 May 2014 76,833 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,020 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 68,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,082 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,366 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 49,366 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,398 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 41,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,069 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 23,875 miles

rear anti roll bar cracked

rear brakes low

rear seat belt s not checked due tom baby seat 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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GV05 DDU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DDU, 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 GV05 DDU registered?

GV05 DDU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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