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NH05 AYV

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,876 mi
Last recorded151,876 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 AYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 151,876 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 151,876 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 149,559 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 149,558 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 145,795 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 145,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2019 141,574 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 135,399 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 135,399 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front lower arms that shocker bolts to. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 127,755 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 121,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has unusual heavy wear to inner shoulder/sidewall area

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 112,150 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 112,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre bald at outer shoulder

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 100,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 89,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,069 miles

offside rear brake slightly tight to turn by hand

Pass 28 May 2011 63,366 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 63,366 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,414 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,879 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,544 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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NH05 AYV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NH05 AYV, 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 NH05 AYV registered?

NH05 AYV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is NH05 AYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 AYV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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