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GJ05 VBN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,272 mi
Last recorded150,272 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VBN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 150,272 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 147,622 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 144,672 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 143,129 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 139,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 137,695 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 133,835 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 124,077 miles

n/s & o/s front upper arms ( front and rear ) bushes worn

Fail 16 Apr 2018 124,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All 4 tyres low

Engine warning light on

n/s & o/s front upper arms ( front and rear ) bushes worn

Pass 24 Mar 2017 119,400 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 116,461 miles

Engine Management Light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 116,461 miles

Engine Management Light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 110,714 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 110,714 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,692 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Apr 2013 100,307 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 94,393 miles

sidewall damage nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,682 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 83,192 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 74,372 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 65,363 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall, not deep enough to reach ply.

off side rear tyre has cut in side wall not deep enough to reach ply.

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 VBN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

GJ05 VBN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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