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MM05 XBH

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

146,425 mi
Last recorded146,425 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 XBH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 146,425 miles

Front Wings corroded, areas taped over

Headlamp beam images slightly vague

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner both front most and rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Reverse lamp not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust in generally poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 146,151 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 146,148 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing liner fouling wheel on lock (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 145,742 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 145,722 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 145,652 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 144,192 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust rusty peeling.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 144,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust rusty peeling.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 140,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 135,223 miles

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

front tyres low

Pass 10 Dec 2018 127,754 miles

Both rear tyres on limits

Pass 13 Dec 2017 119,450 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 119,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,790 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,948 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 87,948 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn to 2mm

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,839 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 73,449 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,287 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,998 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 42,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,966 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,226 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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MM05 XBH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MM05 XBH, 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 MM05 XBH registered?

MM05 XBH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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