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GV55 XGG

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,387 mi
Last recorded150,387 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 XGG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 150,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/ possible axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 138,071 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 137,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt very badly split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt very badly split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very deteriorated lens cannot see any image in the beam tester (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp lens has some deterioration with beam image only just visible

Pass 18 Jan 2021 129,875 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

offside rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Feb 2020 129,142 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 129,142 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 125,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 118,425 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both [front] ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

both front upper front and rear suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 112,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 108,830 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 108,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 106,791 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 104,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

screen damaged nearside / outside swept area

Pass 6 Feb 2013 103,050 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 95,816 miles

Chip nearside windscreen outside swept area

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 95,816 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake warning lamp on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chip nearside windscreen outside swept area

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front tyre underinflated.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,106 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 76,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,565 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 XGG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGG, 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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GV55 XGG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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