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GJ55 OCA

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,986 mi
Last recorded177,986 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 177,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 177,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle and offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 170,771 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 170,757 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 162,487 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Nov 2021 162,487 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 14 Sep 2021 162,483 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock bump stops perished

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

Offside Rear shock bump stops perished

Undertrays fitted restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2020 153,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear offside rear bump stops on shockers are perishing

Fail 1 Sep 2020 153,333 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear offside rear bump stops on shockers are perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2019 142,990 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 137,002 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 6 Sep 2018 137,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2017 129,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin faces down (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin faces down (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 120,331 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 107,436 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 93,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,018 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,793 miles

Cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine undertray fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2010 42,041 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine undertray fitted

front tyres worn low on tread edges

Fail 17 Jul 2009 33,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear pads low

Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,860 miles

rear pads low

Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OCA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCA, 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 OCA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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