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MK05 GUW

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,956 mi
Last recorded149,956 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 GUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 149,956 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 149,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 143,731 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 143,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 137,791 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under tray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2017 137,791 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

under tray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 132,605 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 126,710 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 126,709 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 120,248 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 11,052 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre perished

plastic sill covers

Pass 6 Mar 2013 114,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Mar 2011 97,403 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2010 80,507 miles

Emulsified oil/water evident on dip stick

Engine 'tappetty' on tick-over

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 65,569 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 65,172 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,877 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 51,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 51,205 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,205 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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MK05 GUW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MK05 GUW, 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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MK05 GUW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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