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GU05 ZNL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

215,629 mi
Last recorded215,629 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 ZNL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 215,629 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 214,398 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 213,257 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Oct 2023 213,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2022 210,509 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All top arm bushes starting to crack (4) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 210,507 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All top arm bushes starting to crack (4) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorbers strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear discs corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 207,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber body corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber body corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 203,892 miles

Tyre slightly damaged All Tyres slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 196,275 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 191,240 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 188,837 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 179,628 miles

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

OSR tyre has cuts but not exposing ply or cord at time of test

Fail 15 Aug 2016 179,625 miles

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

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

OSR tyre has cuts but not exposing ply or cord at time of test

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 168,879 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 159,683 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 144,478 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 130,109 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 122,804 miles

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

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

all discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 116,727 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 116,064 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 110,189 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 101,477 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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GU05 ZNL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GU05 ZNL, 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 GU05 ZNL registered?

GU05 ZNL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GU05 ZNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 ZNL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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