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NJ05 UME

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

143,527 mi
Last recorded143,527 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 UME
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 143,527 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 141,124 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 138,782 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 136,976 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 136,974 miles

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

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

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

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

engine overheated and coolant leaked on emissions test

Pass 3 Aug 2020 130,981 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 113,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 111,756 miles

Offside Front tyre uneven wear, cracks in tread

both rear tyres 3,5mm

Pass 2 Mar 2017 108,807 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 105,635 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 12 Mar 2015 100,001 miles

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion front brake discs.

corrsion suspension components.

slight wear suspension bushes.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 92,423 miles

corrsion to exhaust.

front upper suspension arm bushes poor condition.

oil/coolant levels low.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrsion to exhaust.

front upper suspension bushes poor condition.

water marks brake discs.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 79,154 miles

all tyre has cutts in sidewall

all upper susp arm bushs split

rear discs rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,688 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,796 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 55,796 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 43,756 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body damage n/s/f

front tyres worn outer edge.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,756 miles

body damage n/s/f

front tyres worn outer edge.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,690 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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NJ05 UME is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NJ05 UME, 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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NJ05 UME is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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