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GD05 LHN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,246 mi
Last recorded125,246 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 LHN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 125,246 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 125,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 121,110 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 114,656 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front engine support mount bush splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Front power steering pipe leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 108,221 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All the front upper straight arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 108,221 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF lower straight arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All the front upper straight arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 101,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 99,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 97,213 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 97,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,650 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 94,644 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 91,393 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 87,356 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,632 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 77,849 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 77,849 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,163 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,206 miles

BRAKE PAD LIGHT ON

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,850 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 53,850 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,746 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 37,645 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,958 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge of the tread

Fail 23 Jul 2008 26,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm the legal limit and worn on both the inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge of the tread

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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GD05 LHN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GD05 LHN, 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 GD05 LHN registered?

GD05 LHN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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