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OE05 GYB

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

176,217 mi
Last recorded176,217 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 GYB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 176,217 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 171,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 171,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 166,695 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 162,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2019 156,365 miles

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated

engine management lamp is illuminated on dash

Fail 30 Jun 2019 156,365 miles

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated

engine management lamp is illuminated on dash

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 151,145 miles

both rear shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated

nearside front outer c.v gaiter leaks grease slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2018 151,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom. SHOCK ABSORBER BOLTS THROUGH IT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated

nearside front outer c.v gaiter leaks grease slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2017 143,922 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 136,424 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside bottom (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 136,424 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 129,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs scored+worn/lipped

both rear brake discs worn /lipped

engine making rattling noise

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front suspension lower rubber bush deteriorated/slight play

(strong advice) auto gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 129,581 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs scored+worn/lipped

both rear brake discs worn /lipped

engine making rattling noise

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front suspension lower rubber bush deteriorated/slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2014 123,852 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2014 123,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 115,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 107,099 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 107,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,102 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 87,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,099 miles

chip in zone a on limit.

slight blow from egr pipe.

slight cracks inner edges of rear tyres.

Pass 20 May 2008 57,548 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

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 GYB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GYB, 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 OE05 GYB registered?

OE05 GYB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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