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DE05 NKC

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,842 mi
Last recorded151,842 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 NKC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 151,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps hazed poor beam images

Fail 25 Jan 2021 151,835 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps hazed poor beam images

Pass 19 Feb 2019 138,589 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 138,589 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 125,916 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP just got patten

Fail 12 Feb 2018 125,916 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH HEADLAMP just got patten

front tyres cracking on inner side walls and wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2017 113,391 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 113,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 101,150 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2015 101,019 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 101,019 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 97,040 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 97,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,649 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,456 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 81,423 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,748 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,700 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,843 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,576 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 57,576 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 51,977 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 51,866 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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DE05 NKC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DE05 NKC, 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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What year was DE05 NKC registered?

DE05 NKC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is DE05 NKC safe to buy?

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