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AK55 NZP

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,106 mi
Last recorded154,106 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NZP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2023 154,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Right hand arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Right hand arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 148,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 139,721 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 136,903 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 136,903 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel N/S/R (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 128,840 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REARS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S TOP ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 124,178 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH SIDE FRONTS (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 124,178 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR ...D... MOUNTINGS (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONTS (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken N/S/R (2.4.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH SIDE FRONTS (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 120,855 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDE FRONTS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 113,909 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 102,572 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 93,875 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,199 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,206 miles

offside rear outer tyre wall slight damage

Fail 11 Aug 2010 60,100 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre low

Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,100 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre low

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,666 miles

nearside tyre unevenly worn and low on tread.

offside rear tyre low on tread, down to 2mm in places.

Pass 3 Oct 2008

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 NZP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK55 NZP, 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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AK55 NZP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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