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AP54 GZD

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

378,912 mi
Last recorded378,912 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 GZD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 378,912 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 373,212 miles

engine undershield partially insecure ,should secure it.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output aim/pattern not very defined, marginal pass. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play significant amount of play, should replace a.s.a.p, marginal pass. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine seeping oil.

Pass 1 Sep 2023 366,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play marginal pass (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side where subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 334,423 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and chassi rail and inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 334,169 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 321,997 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 306,811 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 183,161 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 8 Aug 2019 183,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 3 Sep 2018 169,070 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 149,909 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

engine management warning light on

Fail 30 Aug 2017 149,909 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

engine management warning light on

Pass 23 Aug 2016 132,622 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 116,643 miles

Coolant Leak

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,930 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 93,930 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 80,729 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,626 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 57,149 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 57,132 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,375 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 52,373 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted visual inspec only

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,976 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,392 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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AP54 GZD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AP54 GZD, 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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AP54 GZD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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