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GL05 EKO

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

191,025 mi
Last recorded191,025 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 EKO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 191,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Level sensor broken.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 191,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front headlamps. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Level sensor broken.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 180,798 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 175,720 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 175,720 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 166,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged and not working.

Offside Rear Tail lamp assembly has a temporary repair to the lens.

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn low.

Fail 1 May 2019 166,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged and not working.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tail lamp assembly has a temporary repair to the lens.

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn low.

Pass 23 Feb 2018 150,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre is worn low on inside edge.

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp is dim.

Offside Rear Tail lamp lens damaged slightly.

Rear Plastic under tray loose.

Fail 19 Feb 2018 150,720 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre is worn low on inside edge.

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp is dim.

Offside Rear Tail lamp lens damaged slightly.

Rear Plastic under tray loose.

Pass 30 Dec 2016 136,834 miles

Nearside Front Outer cuts in tyre sidewall

Offside Rear slight damage lamp assy

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 123,707 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 123,707 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 111,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 111,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 97,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 97,250 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,292 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 79,902 miles

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

hub cap not fitted to n/s/f wheel

Fail 11 Oct 2010 70,791 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,791 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,909 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 33,384 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 33,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear anti roll bar cracked

rear under tray damaged

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 EKO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EKO, 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 EKO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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