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GL05 ENT

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,435 mi
Last recorded84,435 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 ENT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 84,435 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear suspension corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2025 82,399 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 82,399 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 80,294 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 80,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 78,746 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

coolant low

Pass 10 Jun 2022 76,531 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 74,805 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 74,798 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,420 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 69,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front cv boot slightly leaking grease

Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,180 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,871 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 53,506 miles

rear inner brake pads appear low

Fail 8 Aug 2016 53,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,627 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,078 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 49,507 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2011 42,995 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 38,194 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 32,596 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,596 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,265 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 ENT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ENT, 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 GL05 ENT registered?

GL05 ENT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is GL05 ENT safe to buy?

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