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MA05 XCM

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,059 mi
Last recorded132,059 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 XCM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 132,059 miles

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

engine light on

oil dipstick

Pass 28 Aug 2015 131,120 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 131,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 116,270 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 104,643 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 May 2012 95,618 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 93,702 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 83,120 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 83,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,703 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL CANVAS NOT SHOWING.N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 69,703 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL CANVAS NOT SHOWING.N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 53,604 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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MA05 XCM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA05 XCM, 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 MA05 XCM registered?

MA05 XCM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is MA05 XCM safe to buy?

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