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GV55 FVP

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,139 mi
Last recorded187,139 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 FVP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 187,139 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 173,477 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH DE-BONDED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 173,477 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH DE-BONDED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 161,663 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 152,955 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 144,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 140,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 135,569 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 128,139 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 128,139 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 119,630 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 28 Sep 2017 119,625 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)

Under trays and engine covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2016 109,948 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components under the bonnet

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2015 100,698 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 91,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 78,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2013 78,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 67,604 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,493 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,732 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,141 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 41,418 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,418 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,622 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,789 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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GV55 FVP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV55 FVP, 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 GV55 FVP registered?

GV55 FVP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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