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CP55 NDL

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,352 mi
Last recorded171,352 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 NDL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 171,352 miles

Engine alternator tensioner worn causing engine noise and vibration

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 171,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine alternator tensioner worn causing engine noise and vibration

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 146,867 miles

MAJOR OIL LEAK, FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN SLIGHT PLAY ON ATL

Fail 1 Mar 2016 146,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

MAJOR OIL LEAK, FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN SLIGHT PLAY ON ATL

Pass 20 Dec 2014 114,360 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 7 Dec 2013 97,000 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 97,000 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 83,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,773 miles

offside/nearside front brake discs slightly worn

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,874 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

unable to check underside fully due covers

Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 53,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,844 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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CP55 NDL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CP55 NDL, 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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CP55 NDL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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