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GL05 URJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,440 mi
Last recorded237,440 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 URJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 237,440 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON BOTH ARMS BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON THE INNER FACE PITTED AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON BOTH ARMS BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3MM TREAD AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 237,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON BOTH ARMS BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON THE INNER FACE PITTED AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON BOTH ARMS BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3MM TREAD AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 225,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM AND SLIGHT SIDE WALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (e))

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Aug 2021 213,247 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 13 Jul 2019 193,846 miles

Offside rear tyre cut on the inner sidewall and has a metal shard in tread

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 9 Jul 2019 193,748 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear tyre cut on the inner sidewall and has a metal shard in tread

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 1 Jun 2018 187,038 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs that the disk has been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 187,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs that the disk has been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 180,324 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 180,316 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on non-measurable edges & deformed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

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

engine bay & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 May 2016 170,708 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on non-measureable inner edge advise replace

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside front & rear tyres wearing on non-measurable inner edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine bay & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 161,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 8 Jun 2015 161,973 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 9 Jun 2014 145,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 145,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 128,095 miles

nearside rear tyre worn has cuts on sidewall advise replacing

offside rear tyre worn has cuts on side wall strongly advise replacing

Pass 12 Apr 2012 112,093 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 112,086 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 69,320 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,087 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,966 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 35,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 33,847 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 URJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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