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GV05 XSB

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,529 mi
Last recorded113,529 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 XSB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 113,529 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 110,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

n/s/f suspension arm ball joint cover perished

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,783 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 106,783 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 99,450 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 99,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,823 miles

offside number plate light dim

rear brake flexi starting to split

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,796 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 82,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2012 75,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre inner wall starting to crack.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,210 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 70,210 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,702 miles

damage to offside front tyre side wall

rear brake application slightly uneven

small cut to nearside front tyre inner side wall

Fail 3 Aug 2010 64,702 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

damage to offside front tyre side wall

rear brake application slightly uneven

small cut to nearside front tyre inner side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2009 59,971 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 59,971 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,786 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 XSB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XSB, 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 XSB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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