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MH55 XZL

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,784 mi
Last recorded84,784 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XZL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 84,784 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 81,714 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 79,148 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 76,358 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,456 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 73,775 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 72,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,036 miles

Centre Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 63,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,327 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 49,233 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 49,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,004 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 37,127 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 28,524 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 19,066 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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MH55 XZL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MH55 XZL, 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 MH55 XZL registered?

MH55 XZL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 December 2005.

Is MH55 XZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH55 XZL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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