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DN55 GWX

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,757 mi
Last recorded130,757 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 GWX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 130,757 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 125,562 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 125,552 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhast blowing and vloose (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 113,406 miles

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

Front coolant leak

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear rear wiper arm missing

Fail 26 Aug 2022 113,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear rear wiper arm missing

Pass 3 Sep 2021 98,841 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2021 98,216 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Screen broken (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 93,244 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 80,615 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 80,615 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Both rear tyres perished

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 79,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,428 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2016 75,905 miles

Centre Exhaust clamp corroded

Suspect rear pads low

Fail 5 Jul 2016 75,905 miles

Centre Exhaust clamp corroded

Headlamp aim too low Both front (1.8)

Suspect rear pads low

Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,398 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,068 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,001 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 55,851 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 55,851 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 49,159 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,956 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 35,250 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DN55 GWX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 DN55 GWX, 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 DN55 GWX registered?

DN55 GWX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is DN55 GWX safe to buy?

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