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GJ05 NGV

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

203,690 mi
Last recorded203,690 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 NGV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 203,690 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 203,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 196,036 miles

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

hand brake performance on limit.

rear floor pan very corroded.

Fail 8 Nov 2024 196,033 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

hand brake performance on limit.

rear floor pan very corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2023 189,350 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 179,870 miles

n/s/f wing corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2022 179,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f wing corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 170,417 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 170,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear, marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear, marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter popped off (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 163,709 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 163,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 149,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 132,861 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 122,656 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 113,881 miles

engine covers fitted plastic under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 113,854 miles

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

engine covers fitted plastic under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 104,802 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 98,610 miles

Front upper arm bushes have slight play

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s bottom ball joint cover starting to split

Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,770 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 82,305 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,402 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 74,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 69,808 miles

N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY CHECKED CHILD SEAT FITTED

REAR MIDDLE BELT BUCKLE OBSTUCTED

Pass 11 Feb 2008 66,189 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 64,593 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 NGV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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