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B8 EEL

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,754 mi
Last recorded120,754 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 EEL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 120,754 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 120,754 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2024 111,264 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 106,814 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 100,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded and slight blow rear of front sleeve , exhaust deteriorated in places. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 94,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear exhaust system heavily corroded and weak in places.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 84,660 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,134 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,527 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,019 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,282 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,418 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,848 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 42,069 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 42,069 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 37,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 37,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 32,524 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 25,412 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 18,202 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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B8 EEL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B8 EEL, 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 B8 EEL registered?

B8 EEL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is B8 EEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 EEL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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