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GK55 PZW

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

217,540 mi
Last recorded217,540 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 PZW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 217,540 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 217,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 194,042 miles

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2020 180,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 153,481 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 153,411 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 149,245 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 149,218 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 142,026 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 142,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 135,285 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 135,285 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 123,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 123,121 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 110,555 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 97,820 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advice tyre tracking check due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 16 Feb 2012 84,638 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,254 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,584 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 54,584 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,575 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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GK55 PZW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GK55 PZW, 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 GK55 PZW registered?

GK55 PZW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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