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MK05 NYC

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

148,211 mi
Last recorded148,211 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 148,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 145,302 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 139,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 139,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 132,371 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 121,629 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,638 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 114,305 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 105,981 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2018 105,979 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,747 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,070 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 2 Nov 2015 79,069 miles

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

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 27 May 2015 74,598 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2015 74,598 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 63,557 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,044 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 49,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,906 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,334 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,008 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 NYC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MK05 NYC, 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 MK05 NYC registered?

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

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