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KS55 NBZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,649 mi
Last recorded159,649 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 NBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 159,649 miles

Nearside 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 9 Dec 2024 155,931 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 151,182 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 145,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 45 17 97y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 140,291 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 135,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement C bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 130,396 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 121,360 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 112,595 miles

Nearside Front tyre has stepped tread on inner tread

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 112,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre has stepped tread on inner tread

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 102,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 102,462 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,616 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 90,122 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,743 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 80,743 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 70,129 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,454 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,030 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 39,044 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 39,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KS55 NBZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KS55 NBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS55 NBZ registered?

KS55 NBZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is KS55 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 NBZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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