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N44 FFN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests47 (33 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate70.2%

Mileage

171,541 mi
Last recorded171,541 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 FFN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

33 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 171,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 161,024 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside upper and lower arms (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 165,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 151,541 miles

Offside Front tie rod slight play

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 160,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 160,671 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 144,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 140,679 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2022 140,669 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Bolt only in couple of threads (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2022 156,460 miles

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

both right hand seat belt stalk covers missing but still work as intended

Pass 5 May 2021 150,765 miles

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

both O/S seat belt stalk surrounds missing but still work as intended

brake judder felt on light application from front brakes

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 135,406 miles

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

parking brake reserve travel may require adjustment or repair

Fail 8 Dec 2020 135,399 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad wear indicator lamp on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2019 147,940 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 135,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 135,353 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 143,458 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 143,457 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 124,077 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 124,021 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 140,438 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 140,435 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 105,541 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 135,162 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 135,161 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort electronic park brake not working (3.7.B.6a)

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 104,756 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 129,618 miles

hill descent light on

passenger airbag switched permantly switched off

Fail 23 Apr 2015 129,618 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 98,508 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 98,503 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 129,590 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 129,590 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2013 90,544 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 115,961 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 115,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,792 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 101,579 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,719 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 84,568 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,817 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,059 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 50,509 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,331 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 49,323 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 45,250 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 43,617 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,617 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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N44 FFN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.2%.

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 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 N44 FFN, 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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N44 FFN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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