CarVerify

Free Car Check

NJ55 ZTB

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,458 mi
Last recorded117,458 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 ZTB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 117,458 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 117,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 109,177 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2024 109,177 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 102,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 100,999 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 100,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 98,603 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 97,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 97,834 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 22 May 2018 86,420 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 86,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 80,411 miles

corrosion to exhaust (flexi poor condition)

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 31 May 2016 75,417 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 75,417 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 69,750 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

slight wear to suspension bushes

Fail 11 May 2015 69,750 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

slight wear to suspension bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,766 miles

all tyres slight uneven wear

corrosion to exhaust

front suspension arms,slight wear to bushes

front wiper blades poor condition

rear number plate poor condition (faded)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,435 miles

corrsion to exhaust.

n/s/r tyre side walls poor condition.

slight wear suspension bushes.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 51,435 miles

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

corrsion to exhaust.

n/s/r tyre side walls poor condition.

slight wear suspension bushes.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,275 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 37,607 miles

o/s/r tyre 4mm

corrosion to exhaust

front tyres 3.5mm

Fail 21 Sep 2009 27,589 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres 3mm,worn on edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,589 miles

front tyres 3mm,worn on edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,515 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NJ55 ZTB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJ55 ZTB?

You can check the full history of NJ55 ZTB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NJ55 ZTB registered?

NJ55 ZTB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is NJ55 ZTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ55 ZTB shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJ55 ZTB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NJ55 ZTB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.