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FE05 XBP

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,502 mi
Last recorded187,502 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 XBP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 187,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mudflap touching tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack on N/s plus chips but not in drivers view. (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 174,569 miles

Brake flex hoses perished

Front upper suspension arm mounting bushes perished and splitting

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Nearside front shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on the inner tread shoulder and has several small cuts

Rear brake pads worn low

Slight play in the offside rear anti-roll bar link ball joint

Fail 11 May 2017 174,569 miles

Brake flex hoses perished

Front upper suspension arm mounting bushes perished and splitting

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Nearside front shock absorber showing signs of leakage

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

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on the inner tread shoulder and has several small cuts

Rear brake pads worn low

Slight play in the offside rear anti-roll bar link ball joint

Pass 4 May 2016 163,371 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexy perished (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2015 141,812 miles

Nearside rear antiroll bar stop broken.

Nearside rear tyre tread low inside edge.

Offside rear antiroll bar stop broken.

Offside rear tyre tread low inside edge.

Fail 18 May 2015 141,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear antiroll bar stop broken.

Nearside rear tyre tread low inside edge.

Offside rear antiroll bar stop broken.

Offside rear tyre tread low inside edge.

Pass 22 May 2014 125,503 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 108,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 108,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 91,398 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 71,299 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 49,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2009 39,958 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,474 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 29,474 miles

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

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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FE05 XBP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FE05 XBP, 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 FE05 XBP registered?

FE05 XBP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is FE05 XBP safe to buy?

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