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EX05 XLR

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,173 mi
Last recorded120,173 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 XLR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 120,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 116,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 112,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Warning also displayed on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate seams to be covered by tape ??? (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 105,556 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 102,648 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 96,197 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 96,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,787 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 90,815 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,329 miles

OUTER WALL OF O/S/R TYRE BADLY DAMAGED

Fail 11 Nov 2013 86,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

POOR LIGHT OUTPUT FROM O/S HEADLAMP

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engne light on

Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,482 miles

CENTER STOP LIGHT NW , O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,109 miles

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

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

both offside tyres show signs of repairs having been made to outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Feb 2010 55,484 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cuts on out side wall

Pass 14 Feb 2009 47,108 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 41,176 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 XLR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

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

Is EX05 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 XLR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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