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NU55 BYH

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,347 mi
Last recorded175,347 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 BYH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 175,347 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wheel arches heavily corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2021 164,894 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 161,611 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 161,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 155,059 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 149,144 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 149,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 143,312 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 143,290 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 133,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 126,612 miles

under tray in secure

Fail 14 May 2015 126,612 miles

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

under tray in secure

Pass 13 May 2014 117,372 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 107,679 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 107,591 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 94,660 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded/pitted.

Pass 17 May 2011 82,455 miles

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

nearside rear brake discs corroded offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 72,252 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 60,513 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,516 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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NU55 BYH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU55 BYH, 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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NU55 BYH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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