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MT55 XJD

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,208 mi
Last recorded164,208 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XJD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 164,208 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 164,206 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 151,752 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight uneven wear to front brake pads

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 151,618 miles

Central Front Lower Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 137,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 127,272 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 125,270 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges (stepped)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 125,270 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges (stepped)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 109,770 miles

Rear tyres stepped.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 92,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 92,446 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 75,361 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 58,986 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

near side rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,986 miles

near side rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 23 Dec 2010 46,275 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 46,275 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 39,628 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 31,604 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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MT55 XJD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT55 XJD, 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 MT55 XJD registered?

MT55 XJD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is MT55 XJD safe to buy?

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