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AO55 GCX

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,521 mi
Last recorded151,521 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 GCX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 151,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear parking brake 16%

Fail 2 Dec 2022 151,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn At rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured On a previous weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated At front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 143,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 143,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 135,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 135,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm the straight one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 122,606 miles

nsr osr flexi brake pipes starting to crack

Pass 23 Apr 2018 114,109 miles

centre exhaust box corroding and deteriorating

covers on outer sills

n/s o/s front upper suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating and splitting

slight lip rear brake discs

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2018 114,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust box corroding and deteriorating

covers on outer sills

n/s front tyre on legal limit and very low on edges

n/s o/s front upper suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating and splitting

o/s front lower rear suspension arm joint gaiter deteriorating

o/s front tyre getting very close to legal limit and very low on edges

slight lip rear brake discs

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 111,328 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 111,326 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 105,939 miles

both rear tyres starting to mishape

covers on outer sills

minor chips in windscreen

slight lip rear brake discs

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 105,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to mishape

covers on outer sills

minor chips in windscreen

slight lip rear brake discs

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 101,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 93,841 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 93,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 86,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cracks in nearside rear tyre inner wall

deep cracks in offside rear inner tyre wall

Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,888 miles

Child seats fitted to rear outer seat not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Unable to see testable items due to extensive use of plastic covers

Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,059 miles

Unable to see testable items due to extensive plastic covers

Pass 29 Oct 2009 62,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,556 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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AO55 GCX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO55 GCX, 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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AO55 GCX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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