MOT Status
ValidMileage
241,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
eml lamp on
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
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
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
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
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
Check Engine Warning Lamp on
Engine management light ON
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake discs deteriorated
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
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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