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GP55 XAM

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,006 mi
Last recorded187,006 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 XAM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 187,006 miles

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 25 May 2018 157,943 miles

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

Fail 24 May 2018 157,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

o/sf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 May 2017 137,761 miles

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

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

slight play in nsf tie rod inner ball joint

windscreen cracked outside of swept area and zone "a"

Fail 10 May 2017 137,761 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight play in nsf tie rod inner ball joint

windscreen cracked outside of swept area and zone "a"

Pass 11 May 2016 123,649 miles

exhaust system corroded

front tyres on 3mm

plastic covers fitted to sills

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 11 May 2016 123,649 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

exhaust system corroded

front tyres on 3mm

plastic covers fitted to sills

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 1 May 2015 102,785 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 63,050 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,327 miles

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

o/s wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2012 49,327 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

o/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,980 miles

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

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

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

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

front windscreen small stone chips

Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,630 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 17,305 miles

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

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

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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GP55 XAM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GP55 XAM, 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 GP55 XAM registered?

GP55 XAM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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