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GJ55 GXB

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,232 mi
Last recorded157,232 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 GXB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 157,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing slightly corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced o/s/r and n/s/r (4.2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Jun 2025 157,223 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing slightly corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced o/s/r and n/s/r (4.2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Apr 2024 150,018 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 142,192 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inners x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 142,192 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inners x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 131,733 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 131,718 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 126,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2019 124,190 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 124,164 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Belt clip on wrong side of button (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Serious corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal sinks

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Delaminating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS and NSR discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OS and NSR flexys slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 123,267 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside and offside front tyres edges wearing

Pass 26 Apr 2017 120,929 miles

Handbrake lever on nearside rear caliper does not fully return against stop

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front & nearside rear brake disc's in poor condition

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both at front lower (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 118,424 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 115,412 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 115,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 104,159 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 94,778 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 94,778 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,908 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

rear pads worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,795 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,330 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,103 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 GXB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

GJ55 GXB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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