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GL54 VLF

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

297,285 mi
Last recorded297,285 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 VLF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2024 297,285 miles
Pass 28 May 2023 275,584 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2022 252,997 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 208,157 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 191,748 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 179,548 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 179,355 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 153,534 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 153,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front top suspension link bushes bushes perishing

front and rear number plates deteriating

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2011 132,039 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 132,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front top suspension link bushes starting to perish

chip in windscreen

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2010 110,200 miles

both front top suspension link bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2010 110,200 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front top suspension link bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,946 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 68,136 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 VLF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 GL54 VLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL54 VLF registered?

GL54 VLF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is GL54 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 VLF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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