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NJ55 VSM

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,648 mi
Last recorded144,648 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VSM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 144,648 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 144,643 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached bolt missing from link to roll bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak heavy leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 139,917 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 139,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replace bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 136,111 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 136,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 132,353 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bottom shocker bush worn

Fail 30 Sep 2020 132,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bottom shocker bush worn

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 128,727 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 128,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 124,125 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,716 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 112,789 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 106,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2014 99,361 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,209 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 92,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 83,558 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 83,558 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,251 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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NJ55 VSM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NJ55 VSM, 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 NJ55 VSM registered?

NJ55 VSM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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