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GF55 XSG

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,937 mi
Last recorded178,937 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 XSG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 178,937 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 178,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 171,821 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 171,821 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 159,586 miles

Washer fluid low

Fail 25 Jan 2020 159,586 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Washer fluid low

Pass 13 Feb 2019 147,584 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 143,533 miles

Central Lower The first exhaust protective sheet between pipe and body is getting loose due corrosion.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Considerable cut on outer tyre wall, no cords visible at the moment.

Offside Front Excessive play between wiper arm and wiper.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, are getting perished. (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 143,525 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking Inside engine bay on the top of fuel filter. (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Lower The first exhaust protective sheet between pipe and body is getting loose due corrosion.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Considerable cut on outer tyre wall, no cords visible at the moment.

Offside Front Excessive play between wiper arm and wiper.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, are getting perished. (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 138,751 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear foot brake effort low / hand brake effort low not locking

Pass 30 Jan 2016 133,029 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 127,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 127,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 120,361 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 120,361 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 113,140 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 113,140 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 105,659 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 93,795 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 73,026 miles

crack in front drivers windscreen

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 XSG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GF55 XSG, 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 XSG registered?

GF55 XSG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is GF55 XSG safe to buy?

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