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EG05 JNL

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,184 mi
Last recorded102,184 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 JNL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 102,184 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2025 100,152 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2025 100,152 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2024 98,053 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shield fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2024 98,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shield fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 95,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,901 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 90,169 miles

underbody shields fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2020 88,495 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 83,267 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 78,257 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 73,041 miles

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

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

underbody shields fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,755 miles

underbody shields fitted

cuts in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2015 61,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut on inner sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/f tyre damaged in sidewall

Fail 14 Mar 2013 50,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracked on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,556 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracked on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

nail in tread of o/s/r tyre

under body shields fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2008 24,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

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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EG05 JNL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc 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 EG05 JNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG05 JNL registered?

EG05 JNL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is EG05 JNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG05 JNL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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