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DA05 NRV

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,511 mi
Last recorded150,511 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 NRV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 150,511 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 141,438 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 141,438 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure Clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 141,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Fail 25 Apr 2019 141,402 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

wipers slow to operate

Pass 31 May 2017 136,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front most (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint rear most (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front most (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 136,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front most (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint rear most (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front most (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 124,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 114,820 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 114,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 100,220 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 100,220 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 94,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs worn

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2013 94,955 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs worn

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2012 86,292 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 73,803 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 73,803 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,518 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 2 Jul 2009 49,326 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 48,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 32,572 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)

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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DA05 NRV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DA05 NRV, 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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DA05 NRV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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