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NC05 YLX

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

141,582 mi
Last recorded141,582 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 YLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 141,582 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 137,871 miles

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Offside inner sill corroded

front anti roll bar corroded

oil sump heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 132,462 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 126,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 126,930 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 120,651 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 115,076 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 110,553 miles

both front upper suspention arm bushes spliting

Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,636 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 97,432 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 91,637 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 85,394 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,473 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,863 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,691 miles

signs of coolant loss around header tank (slight)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,230 miles

nsf tyre scrubbed bald outer edge, osr tyre scrubbed bald inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2010 44,313 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,978 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 35,974 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,744 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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NC05 YLX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NC05 YLX, 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 NC05 YLX registered?

NC05 YLX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is NC05 YLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC05 YLX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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