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ND05 OPJ

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

220,949 mi
Last recorded220,949 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 OPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 220,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wings Damaged & Corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip In Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 217,298 miles

Front Wings Damaged & Corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip In Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 211,754 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip In Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 206,855 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 206,855 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 193,911 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut and wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Offside Front electric window not working

Offside Rear position lamp slightly dim

Offside Rear suspension coil spring corroded

dipstick top broken

front brake discs lipped

rear exhaust heat shield loose

steering has slight play offside front

Fail 3 May 2019 193,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn on drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn on drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut and wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Offside Front brake caliper slide cap missing

Offside Front electric window not working

Offside Rear position lamp slightly dim

Offside Rear suspension coil spring corroded

dipstick top broken

front brake discs lipped

rear exhaust heat shield loose

steering has slight play offside front

Pass 23 Apr 2018 162,948 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 162,909 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 128,559 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 123,021 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 123,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2014 110,714 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 110,706 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 109,357 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)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 109,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 99,097 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tailgate missing support ram/strut and tailgate is not suported enough to stay open and shuts with its own weight

Fail 24 Jul 2012 99,097 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs heavily worn

rear tailgate missing support ram/strut and tailgate is not suported enough to stay open and shuts with its own weight

Pass 10 Aug 2011 93,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear discs slightly worn/lipped/pitted

offside rear tyre worn inner edge rear tyres cracking

required one litre of engine oil prior to start of test

Fail 10 Aug 2011 93,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and rear discs slightly worn/lipped/pitted

offside rear tyre worn inner edge rear tyres cracking

required one litre of engine oil prior to start of test

Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,567 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,417 miles

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

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

offside rear lamp misted up inside

Pass 14 Aug 2008 74,851 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 74,851 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ND05 OPJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ND05 OPJ, 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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ND05 OPJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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