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N123 DLS

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,235 mi
Last recorded133,235 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 DLS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 133,235 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 121,562 miles

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 7 Apr 2017 110,433 miles

all rear suspension bushs show general age related wear

both sides front lower suspension arm bushs have slight movement on shaker plates

both sides upper suspension arm bushs split and deteriorated (no excessive movement found)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front outer cv gator starting to leak grease from inner end (gator worn)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edges perished and close to limit

Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,952 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 96,855 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 89,467 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,281 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 71,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 71,637 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 64,838 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 56,288 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 56,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 40,877 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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N123 DLS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 N123 DLS, 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 N123 DLS registered?

N123 DLS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is N123 DLS safe to buy?

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