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GK05 VFB

2005 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,686 mi
Last recorded53,686 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 VFB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 53,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear suspension components corroding.

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 53,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear suspension components corroding.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 47,786 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 44,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 44,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation going wrong way. (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 39,829 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 31,771 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 30,509 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 29,901 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 28,968 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2018 27,134 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 27,058 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 25,429 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,012 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 22,828 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,252 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,658 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,360 miles

small radial cracks between both rear tyre treads

Pass 3 Aug 2010 14,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear tyres have small radial cracks between tread pattern

nearside front tyre has a cut on inner edge not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Fail 3 Aug 2010 14,476 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear tyres have small radial cracks between tread pattern

nearside front tyre has a cut on inner edge not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,255 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 10,088 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 10,088 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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GK05 VFB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFB, 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 GK05 VFB registered?

GK05 VFB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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