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GD54 DAO

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,322 mi
Last recorded121,322 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 DAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 121,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 121,322 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 119,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 119,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 116,890 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 116,890 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 115,196 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,952 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 110,373 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 110,373 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 107,767 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 103,508 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advise alignment

Fail 3 Jan 2019 103,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advise alignment

power steering issue

Pass 9 Jan 2018 98,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

advise alignment

corroded exhaust system

Pass 16 Jan 2017 95,616 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 92,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on very inner edge.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 90,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2014 88,604 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 85,145 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 85,130 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 13 Jan 2012 82,156 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 77,637 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 56,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,041 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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GD54 DAO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol 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 GD54 DAO, 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 GD54 DAO registered?

GD54 DAO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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