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MJ05 GBX

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,271 mi
Last recorded162,271 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 GBX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 162,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 162,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 138,286 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 138,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 133,102 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 133,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 109,570 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 103,221 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt STARTING TO PERISH AND LEAK GREASE EVER SO SLIGHT (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 95,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 95,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 85,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brakes binding slightly

front brake discs slightlycorroded at inner faces

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,718 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,367 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 72,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F Tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,225 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,569 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,208 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,165 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,410 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,267 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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MJ05 GBX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MJ05 GBX, 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 MJ05 GBX registered?

MJ05 GBX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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