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DU05 NXH

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

79,946 mi
Last recorded79,946 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 NXH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 79,946 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 79,946 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 78,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 77,782 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 77,775 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 76,446 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER SHIELDS FITTED

Fail 22 Aug 2023 76,446 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER SHIELDS FITTED

Pass 22 Aug 2022 74,982 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine noisy in operation

Pass 25 Aug 2021 73,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 72,316 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,522 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 70,520 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 67,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 65,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,540 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 61,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 58,780 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 58,780 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,917 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,111 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 52,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,021 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 44,598 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,606 miles

NSF tyre outer sidewall has a large section of the rim protector missing, no actual damage to sidewall or and cords/ply exposed.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 39,606 miles

NSF tyre outer sidewall has a large section of the rim protector missing, no actual damage to sidewall or and cords/ply exposed.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,573 miles

rear anti-roll bar bush support collers are cracked however there is no play in the bush or bars

Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,885 miles

Damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall.

Front wiper blades smearing.

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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DU05 NXH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DU05 NXH, 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 DU05 NXH registered?

DU05 NXH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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