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GL05 USU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,546 mi
Last recorded79,546 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 USU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 79,546 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 76,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 74,555 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,029 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Surface rust on inner sill

Offside Rear Inner Surface rust on inner sill

Fail 25 Apr 2023 70,029 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front suspension upper rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front suspension upper rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Surface rust on inner sill

Offside Rear Inner Surface rust on inner sill

Pass 30 Apr 2022 64,345 miles

Items in the swept area not adversely affecting driver's view

Nearside Rear Door damaged

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Front wing damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2021 61,281 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 56,755 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 52,598 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre beginning to crack with in primary treads

Fail 18 Jul 2017 48,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre beginning to crack with in primary treads

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,332 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,134 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,559 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 29,996 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,597 miles

nearside rear Tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,027 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,917 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,191 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 16,191 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 USU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 USU, 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 USU registered?

GL05 USU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is GL05 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 USU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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