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GD05 CHJ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,932 mi
Last recorded125,932 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 CHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 125,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 124,705 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 114,116 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Offside rear brake hose secured to body with jubilee clip

Fail 30 Jul 2019 114,116 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Offside rear brake hose secured to body with jubilee clip

Pass 11 Aug 2018 106,928 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 96,385 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 Aug 2017 96,384 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2016 83,877 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,318 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,665 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 55,343 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 55,343 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 47,297 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,879 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,322 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 35,322 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,517 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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GD05 CHJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GD05 CHJ, 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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GD05 CHJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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