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MM05 XEN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,966 mi
Last recorded149,966 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 XEN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 149,966 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on rear of two the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on the rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on all lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 1 Nov 2019 139,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays covering some components

Pass 2 Nov 2018 130,111 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 130,111 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 124,425 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 119,277 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 119,277 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 115,721 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 22 Dec 2014 110,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2014 110,200 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2013 102,649 miles

N/S/R tyre 2.2mm tread inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2012 90,670 miles

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Fail 28 Nov 2012 90,669 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Jun 2009 88,700 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 71,108 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 XEN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MM05 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

MM05 XEN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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