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DE05 XAJ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,416 mi
Last recorded123,416 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 XAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 123,416 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 123,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake caliper binding slightly

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 95,772 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,705 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 75,389 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 70,286 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 66,015 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 59,940 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 46,818 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,826 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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DE05 XAJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DE05 XAJ, 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 DE05 XAJ registered?

DE05 XAJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is DE05 XAJ safe to buy?

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