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2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,947 mi
Last recorded175,947 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 175,947 miles

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2017 168,016 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 167,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 157,514 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 145,392 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres inner shoulder worn

Pass 3 May 2014 139,094 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 139,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 126,356 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 115,567 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 104,966 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 104,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 94,479 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 94,479 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 86,499 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 76,285 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 USD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 USD, 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 USD registered?

GL05 USD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is GL05 USD safe to buy?

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