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MW54 XZB

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

278,710 mi
Last recorded278,710 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 XZB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 278,710 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear exhaust corroded

engine managment light on

Fail 11 Apr 2016 278,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust corroded

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Apr 2015 251,429 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)

engine management light on,slight exhaust blow

Fail 13 Apr 2015 251,429 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light on,slight exhaust blow

Pass 6 Nov 2013 209,580 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2013 209,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2013 192,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 165,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 165,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 135,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 108,827 miles

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

impact damage/dent/scrates o/s/r door & quarter arch

o/s/r tyre slight cut outside wall

plastic under vehicle

Fail 16 Mar 2010 108,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

impact damage/dent/scrates o/s/r door & quarter arch

o/s/r tyre slight cut outside wall

plastic under vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2009 99,773 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 76,329 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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MW54 XZB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MW54 XZB, 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 MW54 XZB registered?

MW54 XZB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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