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GL55 FDG

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,630 mi
Last recorded159,630 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 FDG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 159,630 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 156,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 151,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 144,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 135,357 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 127,994 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 118,733 miles

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 22 Dec 2014 111,322 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low on ininer edge

o/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2014 104,286 miles

both rear tyres slight out of shape on ininer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2012 90,822 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,281 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

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

front breake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Jul 2010 52,188 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,188 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2009 28,942 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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GL55 FDG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GL55 FDG, 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 GL55 FDG registered?

GL55 FDG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is GL55 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 FDG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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