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GJ55 YTW

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,651 mi
Last recorded125,651 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 YTW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 125,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

pad light on

Pass 19 Nov 2022 119,850 miles

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

eml on at time of test

Fail 14 Nov 2022 119,850 miles

Fuel system component leaking at cooling pipe area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

eml on at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2021 112,590 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 112,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 106,589 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rears (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 106,587 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rears (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 106,012 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 103,392 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 102,212 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 May 2016 98,323 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 11 May 2016 98,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

nearside front tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,144 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 94,144 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front inner wheel arch cover insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,333 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 85,333 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2011 81,728 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,741 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,039 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 59,739 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 YTW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YTW, 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 YTW registered?

GJ55 YTW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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