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MJ05 XHB

2005 Audi A4

Gold Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,882 mi
Last recorded120,882 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 XHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 120,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 120,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer wing corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 116,320 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 111,206 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 105,659 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 99,081 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 99,081 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 89,532 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,545 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 82,861 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,772 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,371 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,786 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,806 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 54,972 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 52,042 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 XHB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Gold with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

MJ05 XHB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is MJ05 XHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ05 XHB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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