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MK05 NXC

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,789 mi
Last recorded181,789 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 NXC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 181,789 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 158,450 miles

signs of corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r chassis

signs of splitting to n/s/f o/s/f suspension top arm inner bushes

Fail 13 Oct 2020 158,438 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to all brake discs

signs of corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r chassis

signs of splitting to n/s/f o/s/f suspension top arm inner bushes

Pass 6 Dec 2017 158,276 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 153,639 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 153,639 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 149,052 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 149,052 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 141,968 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 141,968 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 133,162 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 121,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2011 116,142 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 109,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2009 104,589 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 95,599 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 95,597 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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MK05 NXC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MK05 NXC, 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 MK05 NXC registered?

MK05 NXC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MK05 NXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK05 NXC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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