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OE05 GRF

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,200 mi
Last recorded178,200 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 GRF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 178,200 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 178,200 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 176,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 158,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 158,892 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 150,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 138,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres have slight wear on side of tread

Pass 1 Jul 2014 131,824 miles

Off side rear tyre tread starting to lump slightly.

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 131,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

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

Off side rear tyre tread starting to lump slightly.

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 127,278 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 114,611 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 114,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 102,311 miles

Advise nearside rear fog lamp not working.

Advise nearside rear outer sidelight not working.

Advise offside front tyre scrubbed on edges.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 79,805 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 79,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,493 miles

cuts on offside tyre walls inner & outer side.not showing to cord. cut on outer wall glued down.

slight damage to offside front road wheel inner side.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,786 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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OE05 GRF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OE05 GRF, 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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OE05 GRF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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