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NX55 VRU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,923 mi
Last recorded175,923 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 VRU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 175,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 168,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 168,392 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 160,208 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 160,208 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 155,677 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 145,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Feb 2017 145,783 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2016 135,388 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 125,080 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 106,761 miles

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 26 May 2012 96,017 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 96,017 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2011 93,161 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 93,085 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 93,085 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 90,937 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 90,937 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,075 miles

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

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

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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NX55 VRU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 NX55 VRU, 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 NX55 VRU registered?

NX55 VRU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is NX55 VRU safe to buy?

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