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GJ54 TRJ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

194,070 mi
Last recorded194,070 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 TRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 194,070 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 194,070 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 184,099 miles

full undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2023 178,103 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 171,566 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 146,359 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 146,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 144,242 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 142,390 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2018 139,267 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 136,323 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 136,323 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 127,964 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 127,964 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 116,184 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 116,184 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 106,467 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 93,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake disc`s excessively worn/pitted/corroded

imbalance on front brakes

o/s/f wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 9 Feb 2012 81,889 miles

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

airbag light on

plastic cover on underside of engine

Pass 16 Dec 2010 70,534 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,438 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 40,648 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 25,200 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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GJ54 TRJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GJ54 TRJ, 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 GJ54 TRJ registered?

GJ54 TRJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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