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EO05 XSL

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

213,159 mi
Last recorded213,159 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 XSL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 213,159 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 206,097 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 189,566 miles

under body covered

Pass 15 Sep 2022 185,095 miles

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

emissions to clean to read

under body covered

Pass 1 Oct 2021 182,199 miles

oil leak

sills covered and under try fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 178,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

baby seat fitted nsr and nsr

full under try fitted

Pass 25 May 2019 172,731 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 164,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 164,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 157,709 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 148,471 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 138,993 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 124,170 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 103,191 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 93,051 miles

unable to carry out full underside or suspension checks due to under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 80,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 15 Dec 2009 59,672 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,294 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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EO05 XSL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EO05 XSL, 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 EO05 XSL registered?

EO05 XSL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EO05 XSL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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