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GX55 AVB

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,618 mi
Last recorded152,618 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 AVB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 152,618 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 152,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 140,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Wearing low and deep cuts also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 129,721 miles

DSM not register smoke test

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both sides around joints - slight (2.5.B.3a)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both - not clearly visible (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 129,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

DSM not register smoke test

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both sides around joints - slight (2.5.B.3a)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both - not clearly visible (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 120,273 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 118,320 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear inner pads getting low

Fail 29 Mar 2016 118,320 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear inner pads getting low

Pass 27 Mar 2015 109,468 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2014 104,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight knocking from under car possible exhaust or heat sheid

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 91,401 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 79,833 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,642 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,651 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,358 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 26,001 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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GX55 AVB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX55 AVB, 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 GX55 AVB registered?

GX55 AVB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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