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N9 NGL

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,192 mi
Last recorded163,192 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 NGL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 163,192 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 163,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Inner arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged cuts/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Inner arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged cuts/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 156,783 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 150,716 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 145,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 145,570 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 138,463 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 138,215 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2018 130,531 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 121,046 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 113,279 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 99,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 90,335 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cuts in outter sidewall

no acceleration detected on emissions test, visul check only

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge, worn on on outter edge and cuts in tread

Pass 20 May 2013 80,740 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 80,740 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 bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,636 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 58,708 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 50,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 50,800 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,806 miles

front wipers slight smear ok for test

Pass 14 May 2008 36,874 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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N9 NGL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N9 NGL, 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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N9 NGL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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