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GK05 CGE

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,196 mi
Last recorded108,196 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 CGE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 108,196 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 108,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 107,655 miles

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

dust covers split on both bottom ball joints

Fail 12 Feb 2024 107,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

dust covers split on both bottom ball joints

Pass 22 Feb 2023 106,790 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 105,031 miles

Both bottom ball joint dust covers split

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 105,031 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both bottom ball joint dust covers split

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 98,101 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,114 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,589 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 86,806 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 84,847 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 80,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,553 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,046 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 67,336 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 67,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 53,142 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 May 2010 39,797 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 39,797 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,115 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 25,818 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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GK05 CGE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK05 CGE, 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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GK05 CGE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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