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EX55 XAY

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

241,875 mi
Last recorded241,875 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 XAY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 241,875 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 235,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 235,573 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 226,928 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 226,928 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 223,587 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 220,984 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper dust covers adrift from top mounts.

Fluid residue around nearside rear brake caliper,but no leak seen at time of test.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 217,393 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 210,582 miles

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

eml lamp on

Fail 6 Sep 2019 210,578 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

eml lamp on

Pass 7 Sep 2018 201,790 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 201,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre wearing low and out of shape

Pass 21 Aug 2017 195,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and both rear tyres out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

eml on

Fail 21 Aug 2017 195,313 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and both rear tyres out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

eml on

Pass 4 Aug 2016 188,586 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has negligible damping affect

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly and low inner edge

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

eml on

Pass 12 Aug 2015 184,299 miles

Check Engine Warning Lamp on

Pass 30 Aug 2014 179,562 miles

Engine management light ON

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 171,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2013 161,757 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 129,074 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken away

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner band of tread

Pass 20 Aug 2009 81,070 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 81,070 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

all rear side lights dim (inner and outer)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,530 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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EX55 XAY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EX55 XAY, 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 EX55 XAY registered?

EX55 XAY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is EX55 XAY safe to buy?

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