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NX05 YBU

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,281 mi
Last recorded168,281 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 YBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 168,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 168,278 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 164,994 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2022 162,546 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2021 160,947 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2020 158,827 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 155,352 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 150,571 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 145,427 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 137,671 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both top wishbone inner bushes slightly perished. (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2015 133,545 miles

battery loose

Fail 1 Aug 2015 133,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

battery loose

Pass 26 Jul 2014 126,206 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 118,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 118,218 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 105,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2012 105,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 95,632 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 79,014 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,932 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,483 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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NX05 YBU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NX05 YBU, 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 NX05 YBU registered?

NX05 YBU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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