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GL05 EMK

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,674 mi
Last recorded106,674 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 EMK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 106,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 97,778 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 97,778 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 96,971 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 96,926 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Test limit of 1.0 l/m applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 96,389 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 96,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Test limit 1.0l/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 95,766 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 95,752 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 94,463 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 May 2016 92,669 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,077 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,384 miles

rear tyres are cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2013 85,018 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 85,012 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

offside front tyre perishing/cracking - SUGGEST TO REPLACE AS WELL

Pass 7 Jun 2012 82,696 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 79,159 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,159 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,669 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 74,217 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 71,832 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 EMK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EMK, 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 GL05 EMK registered?

GL05 EMK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is GL05 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 EMK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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