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NJ05 WDL

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,958 mi
Last recorded148,958 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 WDL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 148,958 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 140,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 140,934 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 129,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 125,594 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 125,594 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 116,773 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 105,607 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS & DISCS BADLY WORN

Front wipers slightly smearing

NOISE FROM ENGINE (TIMING BELT AREA)

Offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm & slightly perished & slightly mis-shaped

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2011 105,341 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS & DISCS BADLY WORN

Front wipers slightly smearing

NOISE FROM ENGINE (TIMING BELT AREA)

Nearside rear inner side light not working

Offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm & slightly perished & slightly mis-shaped

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2010 89,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 89,955 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 74,324 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,916 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 62,916 miles

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

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 WDL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NJ05 WDL, 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 WDL registered?

NJ05 WDL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is NJ05 WDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 WDL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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