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C8 GSB

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

202,298 mi
Last recorded202,298 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 GSB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 202,298 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 195,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 188,447 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 181,918 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 174,963 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 174,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 166,090 miles

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

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

both front upper rear arms splitting but no excessive movement

Pass 24 Jul 2020 159,685 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 150,170 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 137,835 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 124,835 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 112,390 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,690 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,769 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,380 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 64,542 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,014 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,730 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 45,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,558 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 37,558 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,990 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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C8 GSB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C8 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 C8 GSB registered?

C8 GSB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is C8 GSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 GSB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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