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MC05 XZF

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,622 mi
Last recorded66,622 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XZF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 66,622 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 62,774 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 62,773 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 60,144 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 59,799 miles

Front head lamp lenses dull

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2021 58,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,636 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 55,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 53,278 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,741 miles

o/s rear rubber brake hose starting to perish

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,035 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,894 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,407 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers are poor

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,938 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,164 miles

N/S/Rear tyre has small slices on outer sidewall.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,446 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 16,178 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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MC05 XZF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MC05 XZF, 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 MC05 XZF registered?

MC05 XZF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is MC05 XZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC05 XZF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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