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GJ05 VBP

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

124,684 mi
Last recorded124,684 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VBP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 124,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 124,684 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 124,673 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 119,326 miles

Nearside Rear wheel welding repaired

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 119,186 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel welding repaired

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 113,871 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 113,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing Arm to body (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 106,180 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 106,178 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint front ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 99,832 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 99,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 61,166 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 93,659 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 87,359 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 87,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 86,333 miles

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 11 Mar 2013 86,304 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 10 Mar 2012 84,678 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

nearside front door mirror cracked

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2012 84,678 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

nearside front door mirror cracked

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2011 82,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 82,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,245 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2009 73,110 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 73,108 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

bottom engine cover broken

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

Oil leak

airbag light on dash

Pass 31 Mar 2008 66,352 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

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 VBP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VBP, 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 VBP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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