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NG05 LTU

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

160,681 mi
Last recorded160,681 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 LTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 160,681 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 151,748 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 142,449 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 140,609 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 131,826 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 123,641 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 116,772 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 105,012 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 103,237 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,021 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 101,014 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rubber brake pipe perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rubber brake pipe perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 96,145 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 90,225 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 84,621 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,455 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 80,455 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 68,244 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,399 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,328 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,009 miles

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)

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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NG05 LTU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,967cc 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 NG05 LTU, 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 NG05 LTU registered?

NG05 LTU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is NG05 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG05 LTU 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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