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ML05 XWJ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,001 mi
Last recorded184,001 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 184,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 170,852 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 163,512 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 158,593 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 150,547 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 143,333 miles

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

covers fitted to under side of vehical restricting inspection

Fail 1 May 2015 143,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

covers fitted to under side of vehical restricting inspection

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall. screw in n/s/r tyre. ( to deep to restrict brake test)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 133,736 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 122,246 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on.

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 May 2013 122,039 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad wear indicator on.

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 May 2012 111,589 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 111,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 101,056 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 86,963 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 86,963 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,060 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,342 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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ML05 XWJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ML05 XWJ, 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 ML05 XWJ registered?

ML05 XWJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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The MOT history for ML05 XWJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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