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GF55 XSE

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,848 mi
Last recorded158,848 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 XSE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 158,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 143,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 143,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 123,390 miles

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

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 7 Nov 2017 110,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 92,356 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 84,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,655 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 76,655 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 67,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Nov 2012 52,003 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 52,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,616 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,446 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 18,194 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 XSE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XSE, 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 XSE registered?

GF55 XSE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is GF55 XSE safe to buy?

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