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ET05 NLR

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,859 mi
Last recorded137,859 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 NLR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 137,859 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

Fail 13 Oct 2022 137,859 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn upper inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

Pass 27 Oct 2021 130,965 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 124,329 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 124,329 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 119,248 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 112,636 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,974 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 99,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 91,468 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,283 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,195 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,912 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,698 miles

offside front tyre wearing low in centre of tread

Pass 13 Jul 2009 37,169 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,282 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 28,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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ET05 NLR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ET05 NLR, 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 ET05 NLR registered?

ET05 NLR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is ET05 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 NLR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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