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GL05 UPZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,097 mi
Last recorded173,097 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 UPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2021 173,097 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 170,446 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 158,330 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 158,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 164,236 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside front and offside front shocker casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear lower top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 159,963 miles

Body has slight corrosion At rear subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 159,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion At rear subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 152,276 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 142,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 131,879 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 131,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 119,665 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 107,207 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 94,897 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 84,716 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,814 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 UPZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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