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AJ05 CWG

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,201 mi
Last recorded156,201 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 156,201 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 146,772 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Aug 2024 146,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Aug 2023 131,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated to tow bar electric socket damage (4.11 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights aims initially low ()

Pass 25 Aug 2022 123,118 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 123,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 107,274 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 103,298 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 103,296 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 94,335 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,097 miles

Front wipers smear

Offside front brake binding

Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,516 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side O/S and N/S (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,211 miles

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

covers fitted restricting view of vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,322 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,178 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 57,522 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily at inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing heavily at inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,876 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 43,225 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 35,057 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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AJ05 CWG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ05 CWG, 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 AJ05 CWG registered?

AJ05 CWG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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