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GJ55 KWE

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

176,925 mi
Last recorded176,925 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 KWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 176,925 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 173,112 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 268,926 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 266,267 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 261,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Edge/Wall

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 160,105 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 160,105 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 156,137 miles

Both rear shock absorber stem dust covers are a loose fit/no longer attached to bump stops

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 0815 size: 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 0815 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Apr 2019 148,513 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked /perished and numerous small cuts to treads

rear shockabsorber dust covers detached and bump stops slightly deteriorated

tyre tread depths; both front 8.0mm, both rear 5.0mm, different size tyres front and rear; F=205/55/16 91v. R=215/55/16 97w.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 148,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split / damaged at end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres badly cracked /perished and numerous small cuts to treads

n/s washer jet poorly aligned

o/s wiper blade smearing slightly

rear shockabsorber dust covers detached and bump stops slightly deteriorated

tyre tread depths; both front 8.0mm, both rear 5.0mm, different size tyres front and rear; F=205/55/16 91v. R=215/55/16 97w.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 142,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r inner side light not working.

tread depths: both front on 4mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 215/55/16 97W XL.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 135,759 miles

both front lower front arm ball joint dust cover spit but still prevent ingress of dirt and water.

engine management light on.

n/s/r inner side light not working.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 5.5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 215/55/16 97W XL.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 130,492 miles

both front shock absorbers slight leak

both front suspension front lower arm ball joint dust covers split but preventing ingress

both front tyres perishing

engine management light on

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 9mm 215/55R16

Pass 14 Apr 2015 124,490 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

cuts to both rear tyres not deep enough to reach ply/cords

n/s plastic floorpan cover hanging down at the rear

tyre tread depths both front 5mm n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 2mm 215/55R16

Pass 15 Apr 2014 117,531 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 117,427 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 111,159 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 103,869 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 96,266 miles

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

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

rear no plate slightly insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2010 88,646 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 83,373 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 67,825 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 KWE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KWE, 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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GJ55 KWE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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