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NJ55 ZPV

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,713 mi
Last recorded130,713 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 ZPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 130,713 miles

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Fail 17 Jul 2018 130,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted BRAKE PAD SPRING NOT FITTED CORRECTLY (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted BRAKE PAD SPRING NOT FITTED CORRECTLY (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2016 122,461 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 122,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise front discs slight corrosion

advise n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner and outer edges

advise underbody slight corrosion

advise undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 122,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 111,190 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 100,540 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)

baby seat fitted n/s/r

baby seat fitted o/s/r

rear disc pitted

Pass 31 May 2012 92,630 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 92,626 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,359 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,130 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,981 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,328 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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 ZPV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

NJ55 ZPV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is NJ55 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ55 ZPV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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