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A4 DPV

2005 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

116,512 mi
Last recorded116,512 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 DPV
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 116,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Drumstick. ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 116,444 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 116,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 115,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 115,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 114,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 113,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

Pass 24 Apr 2018 112,555 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 109,077 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play both rack arms

Fail 22 Apr 2016 109,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play both rack arms

Pass 20 Apr 2015 104,165 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both rear steering rack ends

Pass 1 May 2014 96,689 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 89,647 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 81,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 72,126 miles

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

front strut tops corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,856 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,011 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,877 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,926 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 49,945 miles

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Skyline?

Based on 75,718 MOT tests across 9,471 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,220
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,248
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,783
fog lamp not working 1,640
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,581
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A4 DPV is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 89,822 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 DPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A4 DPV registered?

A4 DPV is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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