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N29 TGS

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,279 mi
Last recorded148,279 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 TGS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 148,279 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 145,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obstructing test components

unable to carry out full inspection of underside of vehicle due protective under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 140,820 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 135,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 128,174 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 123,742 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

orange brake wear light on dash pads appear ok

pass air bag turned off

Pass 4 Jun 2015 116,587 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 108,213 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 108,213 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 100,062 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 96,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 87,330 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 87,330 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2009 83,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,011 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 78,998 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,837 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 73,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N29 TGS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N29 TGS, 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 N29 TGS registered?

N29 TGS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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