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GK55 ZVE

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,600 mi
Last recorded110,600 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 ZVE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 110,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 110,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 102,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 102,640 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 97,346 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,885 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 89,417 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 89,382 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 82,208 miles

both nearside upper suspension arms bushes perishing

both offside upper suspension arms bushes perishing

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint rubbers perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,803 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 77,803 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,007 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 63,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front and offside rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,596 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 48,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,019 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 36,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,799 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

both rear tyres worn and has cuts on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,432 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 ZVE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZVE, 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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GK55 ZVE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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