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EY05 XCL

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

228,159 mi
Last recorded228,159 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 XCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 228,159 miles

n/s front tyre thin on inside

Pass 31 Jul 2018 214,869 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 201,121 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 185,461 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 169,707 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 147,648 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 130,534 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 115,976 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 106,481 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 106,481 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 93,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 93,552 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,002 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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EY05 XCL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EY05 XCL, 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 EY05 XCL registered?

EY05 XCL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is EY05 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 XCL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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