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NJ05 UFW

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,698 mi
Last recorded154,698 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 UFW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 154,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 149,916 miles

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

exhaust showing corrosion

rear foot brakes and hand brakes did not lock out when placed under load , road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examination all round to determine condition and remaining life asap

side skirts fitted not allowing a full inspection of outer sills , near side under tray missing .

slight free movement in battery

vehicle has been road tested , decelerometer brakes performance checked and passed . foot brake 63 percent , park brake 19 percent .

warning symbol illuminated on dash

Fail 19 Jan 2018 149,915 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort see brakes performance report (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

exhaust showing corrosion

rear foot brakes and hand brakes did not lock out when placed under load , road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examination all round to determine condition and remaining life asap

side skirts fitted not allowing a full inspection of outer sills , near side under tray missing .

slight free movement in battery

warning symbol illuminated on dash

Pass 23 Jan 2017 147,198 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 137,204 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 137,199 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 118,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 118,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 107,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 107,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 97,632 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,730 miles

eng mgt light on

Pass 14 Apr 2010 85,938 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 68,236 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,437 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 53,437 miles

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

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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NJ05 UFW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NJ05 UFW, 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 NJ05 UFW registered?

NJ05 UFW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is NJ05 UFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 UFW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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