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HD54 GCU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,614 mi
Last recorded146,614 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 GCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 146,614 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / upper arm bushes / rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber bush lower slightly worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / edge / lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all shock absorbers corroding

both rear tyres / perishing in tread

Fail 29 Mar 2022 146,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / upper arm bushes / rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / lip / edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all shock absorbers corroding

both rear tyres / perishing in tread

n/s/f shock absorber bush lower slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2020 141,468 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 138,056 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Fail 7 Jan 2020 138,056 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Pass 11 Jan 2019 133,098 miles

Engine oil level 1/2 full

Brake fluid close to minimum mark Approx 1/2 full in reservoir (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant low

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both upper arms slight play in inner bushes and signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, perishing in tread and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both upper arms slight play in inner bushes and signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak on NS under tray - nothing apparent from engine above

Pass 5 Jan 2018 126,926 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material equal to backing plate (3.5.1g)

Coolant low - added 1L a/f

Corrosion to front shocks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak at "Y" section plus corrosion to exhaust (7.1.2)

Under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 121,453 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material equal to backing plate (3.5.1g)

Coolant level low

Corrosion to exhaust

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 121,453 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material equal to backing plate (3.5.1g)

Coolant level low

Corrosion to exhaust

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 114,641 miles

Both rear tyres at 4mm

Corrosion to exhaust

Pass 7 Jan 2015 107,909 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 99,939 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,108 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 74,968 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,450 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 48,935 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 48,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,188 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,879 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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HD54 GCU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 HD54 GCU, 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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HD54 GCU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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