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MF05 GVG

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

209,328 mi
Last recorded209,328 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 GVG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 209,328 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2021 209,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear radious arm excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front radious arm ,slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 209,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear radious arm excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front radious arm ,slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2020 198,285 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 186,465 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 186,460 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 177,836 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front wings corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres have cracked side walls

Pass 4 Jan 2017 164,525 miles

child seat fitted

front brakes operating 25% out of balance

nsr brake disc corroded outer face

underbody covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 164,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall splitting 245 40 18 (4.1.D.1a)

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

child seat fitted

front brakes operating 25% out of balance

nsr brake disc corroded outer face

underbody covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 150,767 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 127,063 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 105,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear b/discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 86,052 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,829 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,425 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,437 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 57,480 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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MF05 GVG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MF05 GVG, 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 MF05 GVG registered?

MF05 GVG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is MF05 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 GVG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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