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GL55 ZBJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,341 mi
Last recorded117,341 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 ZBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 117,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak on exhaust centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 117,341 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Anti roll bar linkage bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Anti roll bar linkage bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 104,965 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,932 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,488 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 92,488 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,258 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 84,248 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,983 miles

Engine Management Light indicates a fault

Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,074 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 65,012 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 65,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 59,086 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 5 Jul 2013 59,086 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,574 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,413 miles

rear number plate deteriating

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,389 miles

cuto o/s/r tyre outer wall

o/s/r tyre low on tread depth

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2009 24,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f outer tyre wall split

o/s/r outer tyre wall split

Fail 17 Jul 2009 24,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f outer tyre wall split

o/s/r outer tyre wall split

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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GL55 ZBJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL55 ZBJ, 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 GL55 ZBJ registered?

GL55 ZBJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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