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GD05 YLG

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,794 mi
Last recorded64,794 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 YLG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 64,794 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 64,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 46,233 miles

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

under tray and engine cover fitted,

Pass 16 Mar 2023 45,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 45,023 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 44,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 43,933 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,413 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 42,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm outer ball joint split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm outer ball joint split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,899 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 40,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished and cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 38,656 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 38,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,991 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 36,991 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,260 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers judder but still clearing

Fail 4 Mar 2015 35,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers judder but still clearing

Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,268 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,546 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,847 miles

Offside front tyre worn badly in one spot on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,205 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,502 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,225 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,971 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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GD05 YLG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 3,123cc 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 GD05 YLG, 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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GD05 YLG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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