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NP05 ALP

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

128,386 mi
Last recorded128,386 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNP05 ALP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 128,386 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 128,385 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 124,959 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 119,875 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 113,972 miles

Creaking noise coming from the area of the front suspension

Fail 2 Mar 2023 113,972 miles

Creaking noise coming from the area of the front suspension

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 105,659 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 97,688 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 92,841 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 88,188 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 82,092 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,903 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 72,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3m/m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3m/m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,914 miles

both rear antiroll bar collors in poor condition

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,835 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 60,835 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,820 miles

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

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

both reaqr no plate light lens cracked

rear antiroll bar sleeves cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,379 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,389 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,945 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,213 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,566 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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NP05 ALP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NP05 ALP, 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 NP05 ALP registered?

NP05 ALP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is NP05 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NP05 ALP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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