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GK05 VEL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,494 mi
Last recorded153,494 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 VEL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 153,494 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 149,942 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 149,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 140,467 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 140,454 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 133,678 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 133,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 108,643 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 83,412 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 74,763 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Oct 2016 74,763 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,158 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Oct 2015 67,158 miles

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 55,999 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread depth low(3mm)

offside rear tyre tread depth low (3mm)

Pass 9 May 2012 37,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,472 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,812 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,007 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 11,995 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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GK05 VEL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GK05 VEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK05 VEL registered?

GK05 VEL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is GK05 VEL safe to buy?

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