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AD05 GLV

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 GLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 129,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 124,344 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 124,344 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 120,521 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 115,888 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 115,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 110,428 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 103,954 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 103,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 91,799 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 86,217 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 82,116 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 82,116 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 74,515 miles

surface rust on both rear brake discs.

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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AD05 GLV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD05 GLV, 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 AD05 GLV registered?

AD05 GLV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is AD05 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 GLV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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