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N3 HOT

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

250,415 mi
Last recorded250,415 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 HOT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 250,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joiner sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (condensation inside headlamps) (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 249,283 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 246,087 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 240,103 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 232,276 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 226,890 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 221,050 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 209,318 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 194,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 194,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 181,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 169,016 miles

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

all tyres worn edges& n/s/r perishing

screen chipped

Pass 17 Sep 2014 155,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 145,442 miles

Drivers headlight dip beam flashing on and off but remained on during test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wet test

Pass 12 Sep 2012 122,137 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 95,076 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 59,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,372 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 45,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,926 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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N3 HOT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N3 HOT, 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 N3 HOT registered?

N3 HOT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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