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NJ55 YHG

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,832 mi
Last recorded164,832 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 YHG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 164,832 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 164,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 152,071 miles

both rear droplinks have slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2015 140,778 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight wear in front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 22 May 2014 124,869 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 124,867 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 109,526 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 109,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 94,946 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Jun 2012 94,946 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2011 79,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack.

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc's are worn but not seriously weakened.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 63,978 miles

Engine management lamp on

Rear brake discs slightly corroded however at the time of the MOT meet the minimum requirements.

Small amount of play in n/s front hub

Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,020 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 46,020 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,791 miles

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

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

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 YHG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YHG, 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 YHG registered?

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

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