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C17 GSB

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,818 mi
Last recorded138,818 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 GSB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 138,818 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 132,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 130,126 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 129,650 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 127,775 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 127,027 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2018 127,025 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2017 124,453 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 119,519 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 115,394 miles

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 115,394 miles

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 106,287 miles

front tyres have tread wearing off inner edges.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,022 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 80,121 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,800 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,678 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,027 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 55,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s front tyre incorrect rotation

Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,856 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 54,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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C17 GSB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C17 GSB, 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 C17 GSB registered?

C17 GSB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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