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GF54 ZCJ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

221,206 mi
Last recorded221,206 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 ZCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 221,206 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

front subframe corroded

front suspension arm/rod bushes worn/deteriorated upper and lower

oversills fitted

rear upper rose bushes deteriorated

undertrays fitted front to rear

Fail 28 Feb 2019 221,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2354517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

front subframe corroded

front suspension arm/rod bushes worn/deteriorated upper and lower

oversills fitted

rear upper rose bushes deteriorated

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 27 Feb 2018 211,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight bind on rotation not allowing full inspection of the wheel bearing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 211,305 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight bind on rotation not allowing full inspection of the wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 195,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 179,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mms (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 179,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mms (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 163,916 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 163,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 149,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 134,684 miles

front undertray insecure

rear discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2011 127,291 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 127,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 109,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 91,605 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 73,319 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 73,319 miles

Nearside 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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GF54 ZCJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF54 ZCJ, 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 GF54 ZCJ registered?

GF54 ZCJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is GF54 ZCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 ZCJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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