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OE05 PJJ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,792 mi
Last recorded132,792 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 PJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 132,792 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 123,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 114,047 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

covers fitted

wear in suspension bushes

Fail 29 Sep 2022 114,036 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

covers fitted

wear in suspension bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2021 108,733 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2021 108,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure top bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 104,827 miles

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

covers fitted

suspension bushes perishing

Fail 1 Oct 2020 104,815 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

covers fitted

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2019 100,129 miles

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

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

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

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,514 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,565 miles

corrosion/wear on rear anti roll bar

Pass 20 Sep 2016 86,462 miles

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2016 86,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,452 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,230 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,288 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,252 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight cuts to inner sidewall

Fail 20 Mar 2013 63,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front tyre has slight cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,824 miles

front suspension upper wishbone inner bushes deteriorated

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,288 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 38,350 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,467 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,424 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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OE05 PJJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OE05 PJJ, 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 OE05 PJJ registered?

OE05 PJJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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