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GV55 FVE

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

243,605 mi
Last recorded243,605 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 FVE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 243,605 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 240,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 240,092 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 238,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 238,026 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pump too rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 228,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

wipers smeary

Pass 24 May 2018 218,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 218,479 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 209,114 miles

Centre exhaust silencer bulged due to corrosion.

Exhaust smoke emission high. 3.00m Max. 2.57m Recorded.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall has signs of low pressure damage. Recommend inspection.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel stiff to turn by hand. Suspect sticking caliper piston, slider or pad. Recommend inspection.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rattle from front of engine. Recommend check.

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

Fail 22 May 2017 209,098 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Recommend fuel flush, roadtest and recheck before any repairs carried out. (7.4.B.3b)

Centre exhaust silencer bulged due to corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall has signs of low pressure damage. Recommend inspection.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel stiff to turn by hand. Suspect sticking caliper piston, slider or pad. Recommend inspection.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rattle from front of engine. Recommend check.

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

Pass 10 May 2016 202,682 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 196,129 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 5 May 2015 196,129 miles

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 6 May 2014 191,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 191,720 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2013 182,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished badly ***(STRONG ADVISE)***

Pass 24 May 2013 182,464 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished badly ***(STRONG ADVISE)***

Pass 30 Apr 2012 157,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2012 157,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2011 132,633 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 132,633 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 94,492 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 67,420 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)

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 FVE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FVE, 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 FVE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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