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NG05 RPX

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,553 mi
Last recorded177,553 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 RPX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 177,553 miles

brake pad wear light on

Fail 3 Dec 2019 177,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

brake pad wear light on

Pass 7 Dec 2018 169,701 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 169,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 163,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush 2 bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush 2 bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 163,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush 2 bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush 2 bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 150,554 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 133,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 117,371 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 117,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 99,220 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 84,902 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 84,902 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Apr 2011 60,936 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pad warning light on,unable to see thickness of inner front brake pads,advise inspection.Brake pad sensor wires broken also.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,676 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,338 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,311 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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NG05 RPX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG05 RPX, 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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NG05 RPX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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