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GR04 ETA

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

184,874 mi
Last recorded184,874 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 ETA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 184,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2026 184,860 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel, pipes under car (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at all four calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

underside corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 183,726 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2025 183,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2024 182,377 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2024 182,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2023 180,817 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 180,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 178,058 miles

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 178,056 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively at wheel area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2021 173,874 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

middle exhaust silencer corroded

rear subframe and floor corroded r

Fail 21 May 2021 173,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

hand brake performance at limit

middle exhaust silencer corroded

rear subframe and floor corroded r

Pass 18 Jun 2020 169,732 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 162,660 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 153,981 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 146,432 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 139,317 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 134,083 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 120,368 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 106,747 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 93,585 miles

covers fitted to underneath

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,467 miles

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

alloys scuffed

front brakes slightly imbalance

front bumper scuffed

nearside front wing dented

rear brake discs scored

Fail 19 Apr 2011 79,467 miles

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

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

alloys scuffed

front brakes slightly imbalance

front bumper scuffed

nearside front wing dented

rear brake discs scored

Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,152 miles

all alloys scuffed

front brakes imbalance

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front sun visor clip broken

nearside front tyre nicked

nearside rear brake disc scored

nearside rear tyre nicked

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Apr 2009 51,165 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both nearside wheels scuffed

centre consol elbow box lid clips broken

front brakes slight imbalance

nearside front foot well under cover damaged

offside front windscreen small chip

Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,165 miles

both nearside wheels scuffed

centre consol elbow box lid clips broken

front brakes slight imbalance

nearside front foot well under cover damaged

offside front windscreen small chip

Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,894 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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GR04 ETA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GR04 ETA, 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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GR04 ETA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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