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GY05 SGO

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

198,347 mi
Last recorded198,347 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 SGO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 198,347 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 198,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 193,058 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 193,058 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 193,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted some parts and structure are obscured

Fail 12 Aug 2021 192,898 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing around bolt attachment (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underbody covers fitted parts and structure are obscured

Pass 26 Aug 2020 171,171 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covers fitted some parts and structure are obscured

Fail 19 Aug 2020 170,988 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody covers fitted some parts and structure are obscured

Pass 23 Aug 2019 164,088 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

engine and underbody covers fitted some parts and structure are obscured

Fail 23 Aug 2019 164,088 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine and underbody covers fitted some parts and structure are obscured

Pass 29 Aug 2018 145,243 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine bay and underbody covers fitted some parts obscured

Pass 6 Mar 2018 141,536 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 140,157 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 124,908 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 106,131 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 106,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 98,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2012 86,119 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,291 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,108 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,457 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,039 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,789 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread and wearing on outer edge

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 SGO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GY05 SGO, 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 SGO registered?

GY05 SGO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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