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AE55 XFF

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,500 mi
Last recorded104,500 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XFF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 104,500 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2024 102,149 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 102,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 102,142 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 Mar 2020 96,729 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 96,230 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 89,749 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has got a chip stone. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 89,749 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has got a chip stone. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 83,339 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 83,339 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,171 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 73,171 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,684 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 70,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 66,418 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 66,418 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 62,715 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,715 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,135 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 84,423 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 84,423 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,702 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,207 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,151 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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AE55 XFF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE55 XFF, 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 AE55 XFF registered?

AE55 XFF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is AE55 XFF safe to buy?

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