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AO55 GDZ

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

165,348 mi
Last recorded165,348 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 GDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 165,348 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 165,161 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 158,417 miles

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

offside front tyre has some sidewall damage

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2025 158,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre has some sidewall damage

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2024 152,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UPPER FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 145,361 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 138,016 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Apr 2021 127,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40 r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 121,739 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 116,231 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 111,549 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 108,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 102,194 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 96,402 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,790 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 87,302 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,079 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,650 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,767 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 65,935 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 49,022 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 GDZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AO55 GDZ, 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 AO55 GDZ registered?

AO55 GDZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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