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GJ05 LWD

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

211,581 mi
Last recorded211,581 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 LWD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 211,581 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm dust covers slightly cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer weak

Fail 14 Aug 2026 211,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front washer weak

Pass 6 Aug 2025 202,684 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 200,914 miles

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

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

rear end body corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2022 188,234 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 174,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear control arm inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear control arm inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 167,521 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 159,015 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 154,029 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 149,229 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 9 Jul 2016 136,611 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 136,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 129,690 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 126,427 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 122,795 miles

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

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

engine management light on intermittently

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear handbrake cable outer cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2012 114,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 105,590 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 105,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 12 Feb 2010 86,281 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 52,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,095 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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GJ05 LWD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ05 LWD, 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 GJ05 LWD registered?

GJ05 LWD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is GJ05 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 LWD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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