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CV05 XHT

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,443 mi
Last recorded115,443 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 XHT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 115,443 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 104,701 miles

management light on

Fail 11 Feb 2019 104,701 miles

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

management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2018 92,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 92,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 85,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 85,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 84,201 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Feb 2016 84,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre pressure low (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has cut in outer sidewall (not exposing structure) (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,943 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges.

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

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

Offside steering arm, inner ball joint has slight play.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,249 miles

Both front tyres worn low on tread

Rear brake discs surface pitted

Rear brake pads worn low

Unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay due to covers fitted

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Unable to carry out full inspection to underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,873 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,280 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,846 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Unable to carry out full inspection of underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2009 36,846 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Unable to carry out full inspection of underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,013 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,760 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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CV05 XHT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CV05 XHT, 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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CV05 XHT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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