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NB55 SWB

2005 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,864 mi
Last recorded96,864 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB55 SWB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 96,864 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 4 Sep 2024 86,472 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 84,848 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 82,234 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 82,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut leaking air (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,141 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 75,813 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 75,811 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 73,072 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (exhaust clamp area) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,934 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,116 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,887 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,007 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,349 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,811 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 20,485 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 15,548 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 10,667 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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NB55 SWB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NB55 SWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NB55 SWB?

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What year was NB55 SWB registered?

NB55 SWB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 October 2005.

Is NB55 SWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB55 SWB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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