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CX05 GFJ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,145 mi
Last recorded78,145 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 GFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 78,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 76,522 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 74,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 70,626 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 68,936 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 65,698 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 63,024 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Mar 2017 59,457 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated near to legal limit

both rea flexi brake hoses deteriorated recommend early renewal

Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,240 miles

Front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn low

Fail 4 Mar 2016 52,240 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres worn low

Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,240 miles

Both front tyres tread wearing low

Front pads worn low

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 52,240 miles

Both front tyres tread wearing low

Front pads worn low

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

pad wear sensor light on dash

Fail 9 Mar 2015 44,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

pad wear sensor light on dash

Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,674 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,470 miles

both nearside front and rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,549 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 20,549 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,879 miles

Front and rear brake discs bit scored and corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,545 miles

N/S/F disc inner bit corroded

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

Oil weep

Rear discs bit scored

Fail 22 Jun 2010 19,545 miles

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

N/S/F disc inner bit corroded

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

Oil weep

Rear discs bit scored

Fail 21 Jul 2009 18,970 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,970 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CX05 GFJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CX05 GFJ, 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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CX05 GFJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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