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NL55 VXM

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,720 mi
Last recorded194,720 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 VXM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 194,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2020 194,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 190,257 miles

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

Park brake only just met reqirements

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 190,256 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Park brake only just met reqirements

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 183,255 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the minimium (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2017 176,921 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 171,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 165,501 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 165,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 161,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 152,188 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 May 2012 142,724 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 116,674 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 113,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 98,854 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,338 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 VXM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc 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 NL55 VXM, 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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NL55 VXM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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