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NJ55 ZTV

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,240 mi
Last recorded144,240 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 ZTV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 144,240 miles

Nearside Front window tinted

Offside Front window tinted

full under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2020 139,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 134,124 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers on floor

Pass 6 Mar 2018 129,529 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 129,527 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 119,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise clean and adjust brakes

Pass 24 Jan 2016 112,158 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2016 112,158 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 106,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 101,493 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 25 Jan 2013 92,077 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 81,811 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 81,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,202 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front door handle cover missing

Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,298 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs corroded.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 ZTV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

NJ55 ZTV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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