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GL05 URG

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,177 mi
Last recorded149,177 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 URG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 149,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + rear upper suspension arms corroded x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 28 Sep 2020 149,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + rear upper suspension arms corroded x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 21 Oct 2019 143,148 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 136,619 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 129,693 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 123,925 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 117,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 117,594 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 111,606 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 105,340 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 98,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 93,260 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 93,260 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,010 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,813 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,907 miles

nearside rear tyre under inflated

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 URG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 URG, 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 URG registered?

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

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