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DU05 NXX

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,459 mi
Last recorded128,459 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 NXX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 128,459 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 128,452 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of n/s front flexi hose (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x 2 - faded (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail split and bulged (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front metal brake hose @ caliper - poorly fitted/routed

Nearside Rear Outer position light - inop

Nearside steering joints - wear/play

Rear flexi brake hoses - perished/splitting

Pass 22 Jan 2022 123,407 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 113,006 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 106,689 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 97,500 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 97,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,432 miles

1) Front brake discs incorrect size

2) Nearside front track rod end worn close to limit

2) Rear brake hoses deteriorated close to limit

3) All upper front suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

3) Nearside front lower rear suspension arm inner rear bush worn slightly

4) Both front lower front suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Rear indicators discolored

Fail 6 Oct 2017 86,432 miles

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

1) Front brake discs incorrect size

2) Nearside front track rod end worn close to limit

2) Rear brake hoses deteriorated close to limit

3) All upper front suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

3) Nearside front lower rear suspension arm inner rear bush worn slightly

4) Both front lower front suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Rear indicators discolored

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,753 miles

Both front tyre inner sidewalls cracked

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Sep 2015 71,718 miles

3) All brake disks deteriorated

Engine management light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 2) Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 66,999 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,999 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,713 miles

Engine management light on.

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,678 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,756 miles

Front tyres low on tread and wearing on inner edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,410 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,285 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,203 miles

o/s rear outer sidelight inoperative

Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,220 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack/peresh

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 NXX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NXX, 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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DU05 NXX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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