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D17 NPD

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,759 mi
Last recorded144,759 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 NPD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 144,759 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 144,750 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 141,672 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))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 141,672 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))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 136,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 129,542 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 129,465 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 115,510 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 109,018 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 109,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 106,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 100,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexiable joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outter edge

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 100,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexiable joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outter edge

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 88,617 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,860 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 72,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,204 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 53,577 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 46,359 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,051 miles

frt tyres close to limit & worn edges,n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,485 miles

frt tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,823 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,223 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,105 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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D17 NPD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D17 NPD, 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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D17 NPD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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