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MA05 NHB

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,850 mi
Last recorded155,850 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 NHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 155,850 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 147,050 miles

corrosion on and around rear suspension and components

nail in o/s rear tyre tread

o/s front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Aug 2020 136,113 miles

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

corrosion to under body and components

Pass 21 Aug 2019 125,098 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 117,192 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 108,830 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi brake pipes perishing/cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on 28% inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable retaining clip rotting through

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake slower to come on (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 108,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake slow to come on 34% inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi brake pipes perishing/cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable retaining clip rotting through

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake slower to come on (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 99,884 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,528 miles

both rear flexy brake pipes perished

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre tread perished

slight wear on n/s front inner tyre tread

Pass 30 Oct 2014 85,997 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

car in dirty condition when tested

high rear brake imbalance

o/s rear tyre tread perished

Fail 30 Oct 2014 85,997 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

car in dirty condition when tested

high rear brake imbalance

o/s rear tyre tread perished

Pass 6 Nov 2013 78,518 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,166 miles

cut in o/s front tyre wall

n/s front tyre worn to 2.8mm

o/s front tyre worn to 3.5mm

Fail 31 May 2012 67,925 miles

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

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

cut in o/s front tyre wall

n/s front tyre worn to 2.8mm

o/s front tyre worn to 3.5mm

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 12 May 2011 60,237 miles

rear tyre treads perished

Pass 11 May 2010 53,495 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 45,926 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 35,541 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 35,541 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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MA05 NHB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MA05 NHB, 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 MA05 NHB registered?

MA05 NHB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is MA05 NHB safe to buy?

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