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NJ55 ZSK

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,700 mi
Last recorded117,700 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 ZSK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 117,700 miles

Exhaust heatshield over back box insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F Both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting around inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R and O/S/R To calipers slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 117,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust heatshield over back box insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F Both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting around inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R and O/S/R To calipers slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 101,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 101,132 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 91,358 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ( all - rear arms all corroded - bushes worn ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full - rear axle suspension brakes inner arms centre bush all corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights limit on both ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low low limit - beam image (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high high limit - beam image (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. - rear brakes sticking < (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML ON - Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp - warning lamp indicates an fault - pads ok - ( brake pads warning light on )

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ( all - rear arms all corroded - bushes worn ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full - rear axle suspension brakes inner arms centre bush all corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 78,364 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 78,360 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,831 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 70,089 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 70,086 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 64,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 58,779 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 51,920 miles

air bag light on dash board

Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,173 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 35,558 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 27,074 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 ZSK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZSK, 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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NJ55 ZSK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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