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J25 GJM

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

226,798 mi
Last recorded226,798 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 GJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 226,798 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 226,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 221,694 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 212,248 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops split.

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Osf and Nsf. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All suspension bushes slightly deteriorated.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 203,114 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops split.

Engine management warning light on.

Front All suspension bushes slightly deteriorated.

Rear All suspension bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 28 Feb 2022 194,656 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 181,914 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 173,618 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 164,523 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 152,730 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2016 145,344 miles

Nearside Front Child seat fitted preventing full test of adult seat belt

Fail 21 Mar 2015 137,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 137,289 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 126,213 miles

front tyres badly cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2013 114,613 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 106,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 106,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 96,386 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,516 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,267 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,695 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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J25 GJM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J25 GJM, 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 J25 GJM registered?

J25 GJM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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