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GJ55 GWV

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

201,447 mi
Last recorded201,447 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 GWV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 201,447 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack & chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 194,391 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 187,869 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 178,623 miles

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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 162,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 152,512 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 148,258 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 144,918 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 139,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 129,725 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Rear Arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 129,725 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Rear Arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 122,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 122,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 113,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 113,655 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 97,867 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 97,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,082 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,610 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 68,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,412 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,939 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 GWV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GJ55 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

GJ55 GWV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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