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GL05 EKJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,176 mi
Last recorded146,176 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 EKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 146,176 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

inline fuel filter areas show fluid contamination.

lower engine areas show extensive oil/fluid contamination.

nearside rear cluster lamp lens shows damage.

nearside rear registration plate lamp is defective(light source is flashing)

off and nearside front headlamps dip beam image weak.

off and nearside front screen washer jets are weak.

offside rear reverse lamp is inoperative.

Fail 17 Oct 2025 146,172 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

inline fuel filter areas show fluid contamination.

lower engine areas show extensive oil/fluid contamination.

nearside rear cluster lamp lens shows damage.

nearside rear registration plate lamp is defective(light source is flashing)

off and nearside front headlamps dip beam image weak.

off and nearside front screen washer jets are weak.

offside rear reverse lamp is inoperative.

Pass 5 Oct 2024 141,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

off and nearside front headlamps dip beam image weak.

Pass 17 Oct 2023 138,347 miles

Front Front brakes slightly imbalanced

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic shroud detached, not interfering with operation (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 138,338 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheelarch heavily corroded, sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Front brakes slightly imbalanced

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic shroud detached, not interfering with operation (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 137,040 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 135,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2020 133,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in middle + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 3mm + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM + HEAVILY CRACKED/PERISHED, STRONG ADVISE!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

coolant leak from engine

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2019 132,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 130,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 121,675 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2017 121,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 114,127 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 105,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L ON

Pass 15 Sep 2014 97,080 miles

(E.M.L.ON)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 96,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

(E.M.L.ON)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre down to wear bar 3mm

off side front tyre down to 3.5mm

Fail 10 Sep 2013 82,384 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre down to wear bar 3mm

off side front tyre down to 3.5mm

Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,156 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 72,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,467 miles

nsr shockabsorber damp

osr brake binding

screen chipped

Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,496 miles

rear exhaust bar broken and likely to fall off

Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in O/S/F outer tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2008 41,254 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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GL05 EKJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc 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 GL05 EKJ, 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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GL05 EKJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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