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L200 NCA

2005 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

88,634 mi
Last recorded88,634 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 NCA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 88,634 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis undersealed

Pass 6 Feb 2026 92,450 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 92,001 miles

Exhaust system insecure center sleave... `1 clamp missing and 1 badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 82,354 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

under body heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Apr 2025 82,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Dec 2024 75,477 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 76,770 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 76,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect clip missing (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect clip detached (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 66,456 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 61,415 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 75,340 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

smoke emissions only just met, max limit

Fail 26 Jan 2023 75,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

smoke emissions only just met, max limit

Pass 28 Mar 2022 55,044 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 66,438 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 46,829 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 58,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 41,362 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 41,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 55,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,140 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 46,841 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 41,468 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 37,615 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 37,599 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 29,741 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 29,739 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 24,027 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,100 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 14,202 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 10,925 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 9,798 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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L200 NCA is a 2005 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L200 NCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L200 NCA is a 2005 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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