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GJ05 VBM

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,588 mi
Last recorded68,588 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VBM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 68,588 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 68,581 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 68,438 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,144 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,136 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,480 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 61,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,661 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m/m tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 53,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m/m tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,271 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 45,123 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,313 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 44,313 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,096 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,592 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,343 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,870 miles

front gearbox mount looks like has small part broken off ?

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 VBM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

GJ05 VBM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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