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NU05 TNO

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,433 mi
Last recorded154,433 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 TNO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 154,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2025 150,172 miles

slight underside corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2024 144,992 miles

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2023 140,302 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 136,311 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 130,648 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 130,603 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 125,528 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 125,527 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 113,572 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 105,428 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 105,428 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,498 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2014 88,680 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 76,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks in the tread

slight damage n/s wing

Fail 1 Aug 2013 76,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks in the tread

slight damage n/s wing

Pass 8 Aug 2012 62,043 miles

unable to check brake pipes under the vehicle due to under trays

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,815 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 34,926 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 25,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,915 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 TNO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NU05 TNO, 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 NU05 TNO registered?

NU05 TNO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NU05 TNO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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