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DA05 NTF

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,238 mi
Last recorded188,238 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 NTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 188,238 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front shock absorbers damp

Nearside Front Upper Steering arms bushes perished

Fail 24 Jul 2019 188,238 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front shock absorbers damp

Nearside Front Upper Steering arms bushes perished

Pass 16 Jul 2018 174,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 156,449 miles

Front brakes slight imbalance

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 135,529 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 116,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 116,744 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 110,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2013 100,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Aug 2013 100,732 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front tyres worn on inner edges close to cord construction,becoming low on tread

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,858 miles

Both n/s tyres have small cuts in tread

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spring in o/s/r tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 6 Aug 2012 92,858 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both n/s tyres have small cuts in tread

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spring in o/s/r tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2011 81,194 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

front and rear shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

front brake performance uneven

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

noise from front of engine - possible auxillary belt tensioner?

o/s/f drivers door handle cover missing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,564 miles

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre has screw in outer edge of tread area

o/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Fail 29 Jul 2010 70,560 miles

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

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre has screw in outer edge of tread area

o/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2009 60,082 miles

belly pan fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2008 50,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

covers fitted under vehicle

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Jul 2008 50,442 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pads worn low

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 NTF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NTF, 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 NTF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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