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MJ05 GDO

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,884 mi
Last recorded138,884 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 138,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 138,884 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 135,162 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 129,728 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 129,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 120,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 106,458 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2016 97,181 miles

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

Nearside front outer cv gaiter slight deterioration

Slight fluctuation to front brakes

Pass 3 Jul 2015 92,321 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2015 92,321 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2014 87,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 87,606 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 82,615 miles

advise adjustment of front washer jets

front wipers smear slightly

small pin hole in nsf outer cv boot - slight trace of grease

Fail 5 Jun 2013 82,615 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise adjustment of front washer jets

front wipers smear slightly

small pin hole in nsf outer cv boot - slight trace of grease

Pass 10 May 2012 75,927 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 70,108 miles

both rear tyres getting close legal limit

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,390 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,723 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,596 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 GDO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MJ05 GDO, 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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MJ05 GDO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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