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N40 LOX

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

110,004 mi
Last recorded110,004 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 LOX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 110,004 miles

Drivers seat has minor freeplay/movement, possibly due to a loose bolt

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 109,992 miles

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

Drivers seat has minor freeplay/movement, possibly due to a loose bolt

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 106,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2024 101,433 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 101,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 94,874 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 94,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,908 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 91,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

bonnet release handle stiff to operate

Pass 12 Apr 2021 88,205 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2021 88,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 88,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear subframe and suspension component's corroded

Vehicle fitted with undertrays obscuring the view of some components

Fail 18 Sep 2020 88,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear subframe and suspension component's corroded

Vehicle fitted with undertrays obscuring the view of some components

Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,266 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,177 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 76,180 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 69,138 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,776 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,365 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 60,365 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,999 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 47,563 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 44,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 37,507 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,570 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,632 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 23,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,867 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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N40 LOX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 N40 LOX, 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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N40 LOX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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