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GV55 XBR

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,162 mi
Last recorded147,162 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 XBR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 147,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 147,162 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 140,953 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 140,953 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 137,572 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2015 130,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 118,329 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 19 Oct 2014 118,265 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2013 111,071 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2012 100,813 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 90,309 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,828 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,597 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 XBR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

GV55 XBR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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