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LX05 NKH

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

123,688 mi
Last recorded123,688 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 NKH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 123,688 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 116,674 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 116,673 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer third of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 111,146 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 110,882 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 105,807 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 105,807 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 101,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 101,814 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 98,124 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 98,124 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 94,535 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 94,531 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 90,412 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 85,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40x18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 80,875 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 80,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 74,894 miles

un able to fully test near side rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 74,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

un able to fully test near side rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 58,939 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 51,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pads warning lamp illuminated {broken wire?}

Pass 4 Feb 2012 43,732 miles

airbag light on

Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,670 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing low.235/40/18

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2011 35,670 miles

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

Both front tyre treads wearing low.235/40/18

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,168 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 31,168 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres 2.5mm approx 235/40zr/18

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 23,327 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2009 23,327 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 18,375 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 17,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to o/s & n/s rear seats

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

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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LX05 NKH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX05 NKH, 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 LX05 NKH registered?

LX05 NKH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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