CarVerify

Free Car Check

EY05 XCD

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

192,436 mi
Last recorded192,436 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 XCD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 192,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 178,438 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 174,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 174,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 173,177 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 170,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 170,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 167,039 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 166,978 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 163,358 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 163,338 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 157,868 miles

engine light on

Fail 7 Apr 2017 157,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine light on

ns washer jet inop

Pass 7 Apr 2016 151,344 miles

battery insecure

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 144,632 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 144,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 134,112 miles

front brake discs badly worn

large oil leak

reverse lights staying on

Pass 9 Apr 2013 123,616 miles

235/45 17

E.M.L on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

n/s/f tyre close to 2.mm tread

n/s/r tyre 2.mm tread,stepping inner edge and nail

o/s/f tyre 2.mm tread

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge and screw

oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 123,460 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

235/45 17

E.M.L on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

n/s/f tyre close to 2.mm tread

n/s/r tyre 2.mm tread,stepping inner edge and nail

o/s/f tyre 2.mm tread

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge and screw

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2012 112,385 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 100,740 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 87,944 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,071 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,390 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under tray is damage.

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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EY05 XCD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EY05 XCD, 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

How do I check the history of EY05 XCD?

You can check the full history of EY05 XCD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EY05 XCD registered?

EY05 XCD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is EY05 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 XCD shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY05 XCD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EY05 XCD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.