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EL05 JAX

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,580 mi
Last recorded109,580 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL05 JAX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 109,580 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 109,577 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 105,518 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 102,741 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bushes inside suspension arms (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 99,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 94,112 miles

both rear brake hoses slight age cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2020 88,081 miles

both rear b rake hoses age cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2019 83,161 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 82,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure center exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shields loose rear

Pass 6 Jun 2018 76,262 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S rear

Fail 6 Jun 2018 76,262 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S rear

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,664 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,739 miles

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 66,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service due

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 61,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 56,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 49,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 43,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2009 36,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2008 29,794 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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EL05 JAX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EL05 JAX, 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 EL05 JAX registered?

EL05 JAX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is EL05 JAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL05 JAX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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