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MJ05 XHA

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,015 mi
Last recorded155,015 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 XHA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 155,015 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 155,012 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 146,315 miles

Both rear brake discs worn and discoloured

Nearside front lower ball joint boot splitting but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 146,315 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear brake discs worn and discoloured

Nearside front lower ball joint boot splitting but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 130,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2014 125,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 116,298 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 103,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 91,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,937 miles

nail in nsf tyre and bald on inner edge

nail in nsr tyre shoulder

Fail 8 Sep 2010 77,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in nsf tyre and bald on inner edge

nail in nsr tyre shoulder

Pass 11 Sep 2009 73,692 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 73,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,392 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 XHA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ05 XHA, 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 XHA registered?

MJ05 XHA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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