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GV05 YZM

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,182 mi
Last recorded165,182 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 165,182 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak FROM ENGINE + GEARBOX AREA. ()

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' VERY SMALL STONE CHIP. (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 150,476 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2015 144,007 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Nov 2015 144,000 miles

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

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

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

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

BRAKE PAD SERVICE LIGHT ON

FRONT AND REAR INNER PADS COULD NOT BE INSPECTED ON TEST

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

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

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE FULL BRAKE INSPECTION

Pass 22 Aug 2014 127,006 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 118,903 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 110,524 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 104,416 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 96,151 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 96,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 82,709 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,305 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 63,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YZM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YZM, 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 YZM registered?

GV05 YZM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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