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MJ05 GBZ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,838 mi
Last recorded149,838 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 GBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 149,838 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 149,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 132,517 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 124,884 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2013 115,208 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 114,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2012 95,897 miles
Fail 7 May 2012 95,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 91,040 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 83,388 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 74,390 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 66,661 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 GBZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

MJ05 GBZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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