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MJ05 XBB

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

183,861 mi
Last recorded183,861 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 XBB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 183,861 miles

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 183,855 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 183,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 176,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 168,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 160,432 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 160,384 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pinch bolt not tight and lock nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 149,704 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 142,117 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres stepped

Pass 29 Mar 2018 130,259 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 123,983 miles

advise air bag light does not illuminate advise play in front suspension bushes

Pass 11 Feb 2015 120,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low

Pass 6 Feb 2014 186,272 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 174,974 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 160,387 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 92,909 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 81,493 miles

belly pan fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear pads appear low

tested in damp conditions

Pass 22 Dec 2008 67,665 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine under tray fitted outer sill covers fitted plastic covers fitted to floor pans

Pass 13 May 2008 54,688 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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MJ05 XBB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MJ05 XBB, 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 MJ05 XBB registered?

MJ05 XBB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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