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GV54 XNL

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

190,336 mi
Last recorded190,336 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 XNL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2026 190,336 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 176,631 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2025 176,209 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2024 170,437 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 165,994 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 161,290 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 161,286 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 161,263 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2021 160,974 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 148,047 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 138,298 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 127,027 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 127,019 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 116,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 116,868 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 110,164 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 101,805 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 80,946 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 69,982 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 47,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 38,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,421 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 26,695 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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GV54 XNL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GV54 XNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV54 XNL registered?

GV54 XNL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is GV54 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV54 XNL shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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