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GD05 LMF

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,453 mi
Last recorded53,453 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 LMF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 53,453 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 53,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached upper rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 49,908 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 49,310 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 48,241 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot and hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 48,239 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot and hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 48,049 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 48,049 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,763 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 46,775 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 46,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 45,877 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 tyre deteriorated on sidewalls

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,512 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 44,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 42,220 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,139 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,264 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2012 27,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,276 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 19,902 miles

right frontbrake disc is starting to corrode on the inside face and will require changing soon

Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,396 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 11,690 miles

right front tyre has a cut side wall but not dangerous at this time

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 LMF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LMF, 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 LMF registered?

GD05 LMF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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