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GL05 ULC

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,372 mi
Last recorded144,372 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 ULC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 144,372 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 131,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 22 Jan 2019 131,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 4 Jan 2018 123,455 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 116,500 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 116,500 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 114,474 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 110,792 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 110,792 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 105,494 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 98,285 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 90,776 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 83,395 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 83,392 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 78,517 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,853 miles

rear rollbar collars cracked...

Fail 22 Jun 2009 65,831 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear rollbar collars cracked...

Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,892 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 ULC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

GL05 ULC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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