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NH05 AZB

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

97,072 mi
Last recorded97,072 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 AZB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 97,072 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 97,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 92,000 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 91,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 88,383 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 88,320 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,401 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 80,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rear lower arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 80,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn And dust cover no longer prevents ingress of dirt (Front lower arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight lens severely deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Front lower arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight lens severely deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rear lower arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 77,128 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 77,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lamp unit lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,764 miles

EML is on

Fail 5 Sep 2017 73,764 miles

EML is on

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,148 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 67,148 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,509 miles

offside rear seat belt latch cover loose

wiper blades smearing

Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,249 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

cuts & splits in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

cuts & splits in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 12 Aug 2014 54,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

cuts & splits in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

cuts & splits in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,752 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 46,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 41,066 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,943 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 55,917 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,635 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 26,634 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 22,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front tyres split on inner and outer side wall

rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,025 miles

front tyres split on inner and outer side wall

rear tyres worn on outer edge

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 AZB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AZB, 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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NH05 AZB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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