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GL54 GPF

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

157,947 mi
Last recorded157,947 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 GPF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 157,947 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/side and n/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 15 May 2025 152,793 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 152,650 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 150,937 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 150,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 147,468 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 147,468 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear arm mount on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 142,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 139,775 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread out of shape on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2020 139,761 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear tyre tread out of shape on inner edge

both headlamp patterns weak

Pass 6 Aug 2019 136,308 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2019 136,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2018 132,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 129,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 125,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn low on edges

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre is worn low on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn low on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2015 121,113 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 110,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 99,741 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 87,112 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

chatter from auxiliary belt

front and rear number plates stuck over existing number plates

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2011 77,925 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,598 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,522 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,097 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 42,797 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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GL54 GPF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GL54 GPF, 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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GL54 GPF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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