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AK55 NZH

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

228,722 mi
Last recorded228,722 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NZH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 228,722 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 228,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 215,139 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 207,080 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 207,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 194,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 194,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 107,603 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,713 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 106,698 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front. bush supporting shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper not fitted correctly and cable tied on.

Pass 7 Nov 2019 103,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

tailgate hard to secure. was open when dropped off.

Fail 7 Nov 2019 103,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

tailgate hard to secure. was open when dropped off.

Pass 20 Oct 2018 98,480 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 98,480 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 146,815 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both Front (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2016 130,355 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 60,745 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,225 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,423 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,989 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,540 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,567 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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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AK55 NZH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AK55 NZH, 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 AK55 NZH registered?

AK55 NZH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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