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GY05 DRV

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,771 mi
Last recorded113,771 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 DRV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 113,771 miles

Front brakes slight imbalance intermittent

Rear rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2017 113,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear one (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front one (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear one (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2017 113,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 100,533 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 94,637 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,061 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,911 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,780 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,539 miles

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

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

advanced wear to front & brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,358 miles

child seats fitted to rear os/ns seat belts not checked

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,410 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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GY05 DRV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY05 DRV, 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 GY05 DRV registered?

GY05 DRV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GY05 DRV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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