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GN55 XUV

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,383 mi
Last recorded193,383 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 XUV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 193,383 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 193,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 188,009 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 180,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres stepped/out of shape inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2020 180,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb laying loose in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres stepped/out of shape inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2019 171,128 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 158,088 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 147,739 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 147,736 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 130,687 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 117,639 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 102,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr bumpstop split worn

osr bumpstop split worn

Fail 14 Feb 2014 102,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr bumpstop split worn

osr bumpstop split worn

Pass 18 Feb 2013 87,209 miles

Nearside rear coil spring lower coil broken away, but not affecting the performance or locating of the spring.

Offside rear tyre has deep cuts in the tread less than 25mm in length, but no cords are visible by eye.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 87,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear coil spring lower coil broken away, but not affecting the performance or locating of the spring.

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

Offside front tyre has deep cuts in the tread less than 25mm in length, but no cords are visible by eye.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,541 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,557 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 55,176 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 55,044 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,034 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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GN55 XUV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GN55 XUV, 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 GN55 XUV registered?

GN55 XUV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is GN55 XUV safe to buy?

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