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EX05 XLB

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,150 mi
Last recorded147,150 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 XLB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 147,150 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise parking brake adjustment or repair as limit just met

Fail 18 Jul 2020 147,150 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advise parking brake adjustment or repair as limit just met

Pass 7 Aug 2019 135,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 125,137 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 119,998 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 114,956 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 114,896 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 110,317 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 19 Sep 2014 104,849 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 98,678 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 93,833 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Jul 2011 89,636 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 80,115 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,047 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 69,937 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,226 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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EX05 XLB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EX05 XLB, 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 EX05 XLB registered?

EX05 XLB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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