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N4 DND

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

205,980 mi
Last recorded205,980 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 DND
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 205,980 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 203,235 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 202,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 198,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 195,340 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 195,340 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 193,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 191,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 188,665 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 188,661 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 180,544 miles

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 18 Apr 2017 175,595 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 170,005 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 164,256 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 148,180 miles

all front upper susspension arm pin bush's slightly split

both front tyres slightly feathered and worn slightly bias to inner edge

both rear brake hose's perished

multiple chips in screen

strong advise - both front lower front susspension arm ball joint dust covers heavily perished

Fail 5 Apr 2013 148,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

all front upper susspension arm pin bush's slightly split

both front tyres slightly feathered and worn slightly bias to inner edge

both rear brake hose's perished

engine wet with engine oil

multiple chips in screen

slight brake bind o/s rear

strong advise - both front lower front susspension arm ball joint dust covers heavily perished

wipers smear screen slightly

Fail 2 Apr 2012 130,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag lamp illuminated

both front shock absorbers oilstained

childseat fitted to nearside rear, partial seatbelt check carried out

coolant temperature gauge does not move, stuck near 130 degrees (strong advise)

damage on nearside front wing/bumper

engine management lamp illuminated

engine oilstained

engine top cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

front bumper grille damaged

full length vehicle bodytrays fitted, damage to both on front secitons

lower wishbone arms, front arm balljoint boots perished

offside frotn tyre worn bald on edges, 2mm inside centre 3/4 band legal limit 1.6mm. tyre pressure low

offside rear outer side light inoperative

rear brake discs corroded by 50% on braking surfaces, 20 kg pulse from both rear brakes in brake tester (strong advise)

wipers smeary

Pass 2 Apr 2012 130,565 miles

airbag lamp illuminated

both front shock absorbers oilstained

childseat fitted to nearside rear, partial seatbelt check carried out

coolant temperature gauge does not move, stuck near 130 degrees (strong advise)

damage on nearside front wing/bumper

engine management lamp illuminated

engine oilstained

engine top cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

front bumper grille damaged

full length vehicle bodytrays fitted, damage to both on front secitons

lower wishbone arms, front arm balljoint boots perished

offside frotn tyre worn bald on edges, 2mm inside centre 3/4 band legal limit 1.6mm. tyre pressure low

offside rear outer side light inoperative

rear brake discs corroded by 50% on braking surfaces, 20 kg pulse from both rear brakes in brake tester (strong advise)

wipers smeary

Pass 28 Mar 2011 115,225 miles

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

air bag light on

engine light on

Pass 6 Apr 2010 94,912 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 68,947 miles

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 2 Apr 2008 46,418 miles

N/S/R tyre worn to 3mm.

Fail 2 Apr 2008 46,418 miles

N/S/R tyre worn to 3mm.

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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N4 DND is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N4 DND, 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 N4 DND registered?

N4 DND is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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