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NL55 VXC

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,515 mi
Last recorded165,515 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 VXC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 165,515 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 165,503 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 158,453 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 158,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 152,809 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 152,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 145,917 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 145,917 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 137,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 125,819 miles

Bulk head compartment under bonnet full of water

Handbrake cable at n/s insecure

Rear brake hose at o/s perishing/cracking

Rear tyre at n/s approaching wear bars

Fail 14 Dec 2016 125,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bulk head compartment under bonnet full of water

Handbrake cable at n/s insecure

Rear brake hose at o/s perishing/cracking

Rear tyre at n/s approaching wear bars

Pass 1 Dec 2015 115,252 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 115,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 102,542 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,811 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 92,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,970 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 71,411 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 58,714 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,731 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 51,731 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 23,851 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,149 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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NL55 VXC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NL55 VXC, 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

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What year was NL55 VXC registered?

NL55 VXC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is NL55 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 VXC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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