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AD05 GMG

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

241,636 mi
Last recorded241,636 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 GMG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 241,636 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 223,724 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 212,953 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 200,789 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 194,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 194,017 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (marked with yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 187,388 miles

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

exhaust heat shield resting on prop shaft

Fail 27 Feb 2020 187,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning light on, pads ok

exhaust heat shield resting on prop shaft

Fail 7 Feb 2020 187,057 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn and weeping slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake pad wear light on but not worn down to wear indicator

suspension very low

Pass 24 Jan 2019 178,770 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 167,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 157,280 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 157,276 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 150,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 1 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under body has cover fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 146,643 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 144,457 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 142,476 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 135,110 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 135,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 118,084 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 102,295 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 85,988 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 85,988 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 64,848 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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AD05 GMG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GMG, 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 GMG registered?

AD05 GMG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is AD05 GMG safe to buy?

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