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GV05 HCU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,831 mi
Last recorded135,831 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 HCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 135,831 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 135,831 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 135,386 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside ; rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 123,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 111,398 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 111,398 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 99,067 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 99,067 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 91,389 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear subframe starting to rust

Pass 12 Feb 2019 90,300 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

both front headlamp lenses starting to discolour

Pass 22 Feb 2018 89,060 miles

both front headlamp lenses starting to discolour

handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 20 Feb 2017 87,882 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,618 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 85,840 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,734 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,190 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

both rear tyres starting to perish and treads worn to 3mm/ wearing on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,479 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,873 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,463 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,490 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 51,490 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,366 miles

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 HCU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GV05 HCU, 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 HCU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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