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GJ55 SZK

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,389 mi
Last recorded181,389 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 SZK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 181,389 miles

Mil lamp illuminated.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 177,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Mil lamp illuminated

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 177,862 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Mil lamp illuminated

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 174,224 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover & bump stop adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front window not operating

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have covers & bump stops adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake pad wear warning active

Fail 30 Aug 2022 174,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover & bump stop adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front window not operating

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have covers & bump stops adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake pad wear warning active

Pass 17 Aug 2021 169,195 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 156,380 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 140,108 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 133,041 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 May 2018 133,041 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 127,353 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 127,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 121,537 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 116,278 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)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 109,668 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 103,026 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 97,014 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 97,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 85,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,678 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 49,485 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 SZK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

GJ55 SZK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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