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GV55 AEB

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,827 mi
Last recorded191,827 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 AEB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 191,827 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish.

Just acceptable deterioration to front number plate.

Slight damage to N/S rear tyre outer wall.

Stone chips across wind screen.

Fail 2 Jun 2016 191,823 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Bodywork damaged.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish.

Just acceptable deterioration to front number plate.

Slight damage to N/S rear tyre outer wall.

Slight wear to both front suspension lower rear arm inner bushes.

Stone chips across wind screen.

Fail 28 May 2016 191,800 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 176,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 132,411 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 123,969 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 114,399 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust has light corrosion

front discs slightly lipped

Fail 16 Feb 2012 114,378 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust has light corrosion

front discs slightly lipped

(strong advise) n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge, sidewall cut

Pass 26 Feb 2011 105,047 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 94,385 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 13 Oct 2008 82,378 miles

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

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

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

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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GV55 AEB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GV55 AEB, 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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GV55 AEB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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