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MJ05 JZE

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

204,336 mi
Last recorded204,336 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 JZE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 204,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 200,032 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 197,008 miles

Rear axle corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2023 196,868 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 189,388 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 189,335 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 179,093 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt buckle on wrong side of stop button.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH inner wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and upper. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH inner wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and upper. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efforts just enough.

Rear BOTH Shock absorbers bump stops breaking up

Rear Chassis rails showing age related corrosion.

Pass 10 Oct 2020 174,088 miles

Centre rear seatbelt buckle the wrong side of stop

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has play/movement not excessive

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear handbrake performance just meeting required efficiency for MOT

Rear underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion to chassis, floorpans & close to rear suspension mounting perscribed areas

Pass 27 Apr 2019 160,593 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt buckle is the wrong side of stop

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and unevenly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad wearing quicker than others

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear underside showing age related corrosion to floor pans, and suspension perscribed areas

Pass 2 May 2018 148,438 miles

nearside front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre wall perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2017 138,011 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 138,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively And split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 128,393 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in side wall

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 120,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2014 113,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 102,526 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 93,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 May 2011 84,290 miles

Front brake disc's corroded and worn

Rear brake disc's corroded and worn

Pass 5 May 2010 75,379 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 64,141 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 63,698 miles

corrosion on brake discs

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 JZE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 MJ05 JZE, 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 JZE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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