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NJ55 VTZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,543 mi
Last recorded92,543 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 92,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint rubber slightly deterioted

Fail 5 Sep 2020 92,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower ball joint rubber slightly deterioted

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 89,791 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,939 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 79,939 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,066 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has damage on outer wall

Fail 8 Aug 2016 69,534 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has damage on outer wall

Pass 26 Aug 2015 64,335 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,199 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,528 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 52,528 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,113 miles

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

slight cut in off side rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,508 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,157 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 29,519 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,519 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,446 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 VTZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

NJ55 VTZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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