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FX05 XYL

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,008 mi
Last recorded62,008 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 XYL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 62,008 miles

Brake pad warning light on Pads in good condition

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm ball joint Boots on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Evidence of oil on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 62,005 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad warning light on Pads in good condition

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm ball joint Boots on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Evidence of oil on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 59,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,699 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,639 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt foremost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,374 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 53,359 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front and offside rear (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 55,340 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,019 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,312 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISABLE

Fail 25 Feb 2013 50,311 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISABLE

Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,232 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,447 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,682 miles

Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,156 miles

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

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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FX05 XYL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FX05 XYL, 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 FX05 XYL registered?

FX05 XYL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is FX05 XYL safe to buy?

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