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NG55 ZLX

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,002 mi
Last recorded197,002 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 ZLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 197,002 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper arm - inner bush - front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 191,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper arm inner bush - front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 184,487 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted - Unable to fully inspect various components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/rear silencer section corroded - no external leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 176,537 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2019 169,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s rear bump stop/dust cover insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2018 160,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

parking brake only just making minimum required effort

Pass 14 Dec 2017 150,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

parking brake only just making minimum required effort

Pass 13 Dec 2016 138,409 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2015 128,890 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 128,890 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 121,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged

o/s front wing different colour

undertay damaged/badly repaired

Pass 28 Nov 2013 114,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine undertray damaged/repaired

n/s rear tyre outer wall damaged

nearside front shock absorber still has a slight oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 108,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undertray damaged/repaired

nearside front shock absorber still has a slight oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 100,868 miles

slight oil leak nearside front shock absorber

Fail 14 Dec 2010 93,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 93,273 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 85,243 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 85,243 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 76,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 76,248 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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NG55 ZLX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NG55 ZLX, 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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NG55 ZLX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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