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DE55 XFA

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,649 mi
Last recorded127,649 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XFA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 127,649 miles

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Oil leak possible oil leaks oil on under tray and gearbox ()

possible fuel leak no drips of fuel found

Pass 9 May 2016 123,688 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 114,854 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 106,822 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear wiper does not function

Pass 10 May 2013 98,325 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 98,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s /r and o/s/r tyres worn inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,395 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 84,745 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 76,658 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 62,501 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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DE55 XFA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 DE55 XFA, 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 DE55 XFA registered?

DE55 XFA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is DE55 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 XFA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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