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NK05 XWZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,201 mi
Last recorded153,201 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 XWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 153,201 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 144,390 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 137,282 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and nearside exhaust pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noisy and nearside rear exhaust joint (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2020 137,282 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and nearside exhaust pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noisy and nearside rear exhaust joint (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2020 137,252 miles

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

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust box (8.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 117,326 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 117,326 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 116,434 miles

Rear both rear discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 114,632 miles

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Fail 24 May 2017 114,631 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both gaiters burst (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2016 113,123 miles

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

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

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Fail 20 May 2016 113,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

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

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Pass 20 May 2015 111,416 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 109,218 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 14 May 2014 109,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 16 May 2013 106,524 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 103,319 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 103,319 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 18 May 2011 99,193 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 90,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,927 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,294 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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NK05 XWZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NK05 XWZ, 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 NK05 XWZ registered?

NK05 XWZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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