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MA05 NHD

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,703 mi
Last recorded144,703 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 NHD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 144,703 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n.s & o.s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

parking brake requirements just met

Pass 14 Jun 2024 137,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 137,099 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 135,248 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(lower back inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(top back inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(top front inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 125,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n.s & o.s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

corrosion to shock absorber casing

exhaust front flexy deteriorated

parking brake requirements just met system may need adjustment or repair

underbody covered in mud

Fail 22 Jan 2022 125,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n.s & o.s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to shock absorber casing

exhaust front flexy deteriorated

parking brake requirements just met system may need adjustment or repair

underbody covered in mud

Pass 13 Jan 2021 116,281 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 98,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted

extensive engine coverand under trays obscuring some components

Fail 4 Jul 2019 98,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Under trays fitted

extensive engine coverand under trays obscuring some components

Fail 9 May 2019 98,263 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

extensive engine coverand under trays obscuring some components

Pass 9 May 2018 89,354 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 89,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

mil lamp shows fault

Pass 24 May 2017 80,849 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished & cracked

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,582 miles

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

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

brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated after engine started.

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,166 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,116 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,636 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,246 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,793 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 24,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 22,772 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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MA05 NHD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 MA05 NHD, 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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MA05 NHD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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