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GL05 ELX

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,146 mi
Last recorded112,146 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 ELX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 112,146 miles

Both front - rear arm bushes have slight movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Slight blow from exhaust

Undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2017 112,146 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Both front - rear arm bushes have slight movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Slight blow from exhaust

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 108,281 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 108,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 104,016 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,273 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 95,328 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 93,852 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 85,038 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,464 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,580 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jul 2009 63,365 miles

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

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic cover sills

Fail 8 Jul 2009 63,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic cover sills

Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,806 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 ELX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL05 ELX, 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 ELX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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