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GU05 VJN

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,623 mi
Last recorded146,623 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 VJN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 146,623 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 145,261 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 144,043 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 140,209 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 140,209 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 131,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Feb 2014 131,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 123,159 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 123,159 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 115,984 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 7 Jul 2011 112,352 miles

air bag light on

drivers side window not working

engine management light on

Fail 1 Jul 2011 112,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

drivers side window not working

engine management light on

Fail 22 Apr 2010 70,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,416 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,486 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 35,482 miles

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

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

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

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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GU05 VJN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GU05 VJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU05 VJN registered?

GU05 VJN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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