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NC54 XMH

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,460 mi
Last recorded168,460 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 XMH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 168,460 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 168,460 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 161,011 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 161,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 152,979 miles

Offside Front brake working slightly slower than nearside

Fail 30 Aug 2018 152,949 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low both, now adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake working slightly slower than nearside

Pass 6 Sep 2017 142,250 miles

Both rear brake hoses have slight perishing.

Nearside Front Tyre is 1.6mm or less on inside edge, advise to replace soon.

Slight imbalance in front brakes nearside giving less,working slightly slower as well.

Unable to test sills areas due to body trims.

Fail 24 Aug 2017 142,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 133,507 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 116,856 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 116,856 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 101,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 87,291 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,839 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 62,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,934 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,652 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,706 miles

damage on n/s/f wing

damage on n/s/r door

o/s plastic sill insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2009 49,706 miles

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

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

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

damage on n/s/f wing

damage on n/s/r door

o/s plastic sill insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,324 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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NC54 XMH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NC54 XMH, 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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NC54 XMH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2005.

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