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MA05 XUS

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,434 mi
Last recorded153,434 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 XUS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 153,434 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 153,425 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 149,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 143,655 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 137,828 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 131,888 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 131,888 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 122,102 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 112,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 101,249 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 90,267 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)

rear child seat fitted in back

Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,132 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,374 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,310 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 XUS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MA05 XUS, 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 XUS registered?

MA05 XUS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is MA05 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 XUS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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