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GJ55 OAZ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

264,585 mi
Last recorded264,585 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 OAZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 264,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 259,390 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 248,834 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 238,215 miles

front brake disc worn not weakened

nearside and offside upper arms splitting

Pass 31 Aug 2021 228,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 26 Aug 2020 219,189 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 210,258 miles

surface rust front brakes due to standing

surface rust rear of vehicle due to standing

Fail 14 Aug 2019 210,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear (1.2.1 (e))

front brake disc surface rust due to standing

rear brake disc worn not weakened surface rust due to standing

Pass 24 May 2018 202,558 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 192,146 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 178,327 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 164,943 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 143,283 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 131,363 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 125,026 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 120,654 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 64,173 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 64,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 OAZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OAZ, 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 OAZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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