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GJ55 USV

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 USV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025

Fuel cooler wet, no leaks found

Most front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated and worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged but meets requirements

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tred 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

both front lower shock mounting bushes deteriorating

both rear lamps condensation present

Fail 3 Apr 2024

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged but meets requirements

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tred 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

both front lower shock mounting bushes deteriorating

both rear lamps condensation present

Pass 14 Apr 2023

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

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop incomplete

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022

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

Front bumper slightly loose and damaged no sharp edges present at time of test n/s/f wing damaged

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop/dust cover incomplete

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Front bumper slightly loose and damaged no sharp edges present at time of test n/s/f wing damaged

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop/dust cover incomplete

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021
Pass 13 Mar 2020 139,724 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 136,911 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 136,911 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 136,580 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Jan 2018 136,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both rears (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 124,451 miles

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

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 3 Oct 2015 111,037 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 27 Sep 2014 93,117 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 27 Sep 2013 70,312 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,958 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 60,958 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,244 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 51,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

underbody splash guards fitted not all items seen

Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,784 miles

unable to inspect components/ or body where covers fitted to underbody as standard

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,243 miles

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

unable to c/o inspection of suspension components where covers fitted as standard

Fail 25 Sep 2009 36,180 miles

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

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

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

unable to c/o inspection of suspension components where covers fitted as standard

Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,339 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 USV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 USV, 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 USV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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