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GJ05 LWL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

218,625 mi
Last recorded218,625 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 LWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2021 218,625 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2021 218,625 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 189,566 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 181,079 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 167,367 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 158,614 miles

SMOKE EMISSIONS found too low to measure---DEFAULT PASS

Fail 19 Mar 2016 158,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FORWARD position (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FORWARD position (2.4.G.2)

SMOKE EMISSIONS found too low to measure---DEFAULT PASS

Pass 21 Mar 2015 144,904 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 126,382 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 108,831 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2012 94,067 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 94,067 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 78,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,674 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,694 miles

rear reg plate deteriorated

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

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

nearside front tyre - damaged sidewall

nearside rear tyre - tread low

Pass 8 Mar 2008 45,594 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 LWL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ05 LWL, 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 GJ05 LWL registered?

GJ05 LWL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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