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GV55 XBT

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,263 mi
Last recorded73,263 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 XBT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 73,263 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake pipe & suspension components corroded

Pass 10 May 2025 65,005 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe & suspension components corroded

Fail 10 May 2025 65,005 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 64,893 miles

nearside and offside front and rear tyre valves deteriorated

Front nearside and offside tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

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

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

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn/slightly reduced output

Fail 3 May 2024 64,893 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front nearside and offside tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

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

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

nearside and offside front and rear tyre valves deteriorated

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn/slightly reduced output

Pass 1 Jun 2022 64,698 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

Pass 2 Jun 2021 64,250 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 64,250 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,542 miles

possible nearside and offside rear inner brake pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2018 62,574 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,691 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,280 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,661 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,701 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,407 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,111 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,174 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre outside wall damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2009 25,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre outside wall damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,319 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 16,319 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 XBT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GV55 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

GV55 XBT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is GV55 XBT safe to buy?

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