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EY05 XGC

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,360 mi
Last recorded127,360 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 XGC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 127,360 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 127,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 117,961 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 113,312 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering noisy

Pass 16 Aug 2012 103,512 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 103,512 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition/front tyres worn on inner edges/osf lower suspension arm balljoint slight play/leak off pipe slight leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 91,261 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 78,830 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 78,793 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 67,875 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,855 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 XGC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XGC, 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 EY05 XGC registered?

EY05 XGC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EY05 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 XGC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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