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GJ55 GVM

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,212 mi
Last recorded157,212 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 GVM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 157,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Dec 2022 157,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2021 154,610 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2020 151,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 147,324 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 145,210 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 143,327 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 143,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 141,412 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both fronts (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235-40-18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 141,411 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both fronts (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235-40-18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 133,962 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 132,649 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 132,649 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 126,005 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres bald on inner edges on the legal limit (235.40.18)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 126,005 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres bald on inner edges on the legal limit (235.40.18)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 118,520 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres bald on inner edges advise to check tracking

Pass 26 Nov 2011 108,899 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 108,887 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 90,819 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 90,819 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 73,226 miles

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

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

undershields fitted front to rear unable to inspect fully

Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,565 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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GJ55 GVM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GJ55 GVM, 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 GJ55 GVM registered?

GJ55 GVM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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