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GL54 VLM

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

203,475 mi
Last recorded203,475 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 VLM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 203,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - shock bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 197,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear lights slightly tinted

Pass 12 Oct 2024 192,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 192,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 186,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 179,495 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 171,861 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 164,632 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os perrishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity ns and os (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 161,146 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns/os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns/os perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity ns/os (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 161,146 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns/os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns/os perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity ns/os (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 159,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in sealer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in sealer (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 154,698 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 154,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 138,576 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 129,920 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 129,918 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 115,029 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 113,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light on off

o/s/f/tyre has smallcut

Pass 4 Jul 2011 96,310 miles

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

brake discs front & rear slightly worn/scored

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,899 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,296 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,922 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 VLM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VLM, 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 GL54 VLM registered?

GL54 VLM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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