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EX05 XLN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,139 mi
Last recorded113,139 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 XLN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 113,139 miles

both rear tyres have cuts on inside side wall, no cords visable

Fail 17 Oct 2017 113,139 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres have cuts on inside side wall, no cords visable

Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,643 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,375 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 96,375 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,277 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not able to fully check seat belt

Fail 11 Oct 2014 89,242 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not able to fully check seat belt

Fail 14 Oct 2013 82,248 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,248 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,518 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,262 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,916 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,586 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 67,493 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 63,864 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 51,937 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 XLN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX05 XLN, 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 EX05 XLN registered?

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

Is EX05 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 XLN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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