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DX05 XDF

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,392 mi
Last recorded160,392 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XDF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 160,392 miles

boot lid not closing securly

e m l light on

Fail 26 Mar 2018 160,392 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

boot lid not closing securly

e m l light on

Pass 31 Mar 2017 139,181 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 138,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,852 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 103,890 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 90,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 90,842 miles

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

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 27 Mar 2013 78,014 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 66,341 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,332 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 54,332 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,181 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,782 miles

Nearside rear inner sidelamp bulb inop

Fail 30 Mar 2009 35,782 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear inner sidelamp bulb inop

Pass 1 Apr 2008 104,200 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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DX05 XDF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DX05 XDF, 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 DX05 XDF registered?

DX05 XDF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is DX05 XDF safe to buy?

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