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GP05 USL

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,676 mi
Last recorded167,676 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 USL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 167,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s rear tyre outer wall cut

Fail 21 Mar 2018 104,186 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake indicates brake bind ALL 4 (FOUR) WHEELS (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 101,364 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 101,364 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 97,474 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 97,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,181 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 85,181 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,347 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 676,323 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 22 Nov 2013 67,323 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,007 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,597 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 34,129 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GP05 USL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GP05 USL, 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 GP05 USL registered?

GP05 USL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is GP05 USL safe to buy?

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