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GL05 ENU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,833 mi
Last recorded114,833 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 ENU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 114,833 miles

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

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

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2021 114,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2020 113,245 miles

TOP WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

poor beam patterns

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Jan 2020 113,226 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

TOP WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2018 112,442 miles

Front upper suspension arms perished

poor beam paters

wipers poor

Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,417 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 111,413 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 108,987 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 105,819 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 105,815 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 100,370 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,116 miles

n/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

n/s rear tyre wearing slightly on raised edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre has uneven stepped treadwear

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,866 miles

both front tyres worn on limit on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,812 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,346 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,683 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres bald inner edge-still legal.

front top arm inner bushes starting to split.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,829 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 ENU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ENU, 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 ENU registered?

GL05 ENU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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