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FF55 NOB

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

172,218 mi
Last recorded172,218 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF55 NOB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 172,218 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 165,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 165,249 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 158,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 147,536 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 132,362 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 120,963 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 106,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 93,375 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 83,171 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,471 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 62,927 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,326 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,060 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,283 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,246 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,096 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,689 miles

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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FF55 NOB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 FF55 NOB, 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 FF55 NOB registered?

FF55 NOB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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