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GJ05 ZZN

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

155,429 mi
Last recorded155,429 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 ZZN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 155,429 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 153,308 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 150,137 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 145,544 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 139,095 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 129,234 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shockers (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 122,964 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 121,072 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 111,821 miles

light warning light on but no defects

Pass 5 Jul 2016 96,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing unevenly -pressures?

Slight damage NS front tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2015 79,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing unevenly -pressures?

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight damage NS front tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S registration plate lamp dim

O/S/F tyre showing signs of run flat damage and has cut on inner wall

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S registration light dim

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 73,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S registration light dim

O/S/R tyre cut although cords not visible

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,913 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 67,053 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 62,413 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 56,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,763 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,315 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,759 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZZN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

GJ05 ZZN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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