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GL55 HKA

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,889 mi
Last recorded160,889 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 HKA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 160,889 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 159,231 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 159,227 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 155,926 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 152,240 miles

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 148,722 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 147,276 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 147,263 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 144,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 144,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 142,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 142,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 136,098 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 136,098 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 128,728 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 118,715 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 108,053 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 95,850 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 95,850 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 83,990 miles

nearside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,963 miles

both front top suspension link bushes starting to perish

Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,356 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,661 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,922 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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GL55 HKA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL55 HKA, 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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GL55 HKA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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