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CF05 XFB

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,138 mi
Last recorded166,138 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 XFB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 166,138 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 166,020 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 160,308 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 160,113 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 153,052 miles

EMl illuminated

Fail 22 Oct 2020 153,052 miles

EMl illuminated

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Steering angle calibration (7.12 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 141,647 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 141,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 135,987 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 127,052 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 120,753 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 113,452 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 107,641 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 101,625 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 93,345 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 85,154 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r so full inspection of adult belt couldn't be carried out

Pass 30 Jul 2010 77,647 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 69,899 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 69,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,827 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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CF05 XFB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 CF05 XFB, 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 CF05 XFB registered?

CF05 XFB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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