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NU05 PYH

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,225 mi
Last recorded154,225 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 PYH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 154,225 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, 1st of 2 , inner bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms , inner bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 154,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, 1st of 2 , inner bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms , inner bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 150,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly tight when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 147,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 143,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 140,000 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 140,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush badly split,2nd arm of 2, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 40 zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 136,081 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 136,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bushes pulling out of link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 133,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated susp. front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front susp front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 131,140 miles

Offside Front Lower arm 1st 1 of 2,balljoint boot slight deterioration

Offside Front tyre going bald outer edge,no cords visible

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shock absorbers light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 131,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split,cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm,1st one of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower arm 1st 1 of 2,balljoint boot slight deterioration

Offside Front tyre going bald outer edge,no cords visible

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shock absorbers light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 128,433 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 124,672 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 119,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

hand-brake does not lock under test

off side rear tyre under inflated

Fail 21 Mar 2016 119,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side rear tyre under inflated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

hand-brake does not lock under test

Pass 19 Mar 2015 107,121 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,795 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,075 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 75,406 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,207 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,224 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,537 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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NU05 PYH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 NU05 PYH, 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 NU05 PYH registered?

NU05 PYH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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