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GF55 SYA

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,120 mi
Last recorded194,120 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 SYA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 194,120 miles

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

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 31 Mar 2022 189,085 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 186,598 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 179,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 168,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 158,646 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 149,222 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 137,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 137,413 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 125,880 miles

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

engine breather hose split/ leaking

ns number plate lamp dim

Fail 7 May 2015 125,581 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine breather hose split/ leaking

ns number plate lamp dim

Pass 12 May 2014 113,372 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 112,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight bind on offside rear brake.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 102,800 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 90,928 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 May 2011 83,515 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 83,515 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 733,329 miles

brake pad warning light on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2008 64,417 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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GF55 SYA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black 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 GF55 SYA, 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 GF55 SYA registered?

GF55 SYA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is GF55 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 SYA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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