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OE05 XAP

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,497 mi
Last recorded74,497 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 XAP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 74,497 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 74,498 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 71,880 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 69,724 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 69,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2023 67,663 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 65,416 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 63,222 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 60,826 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,824 miles

All front upper suspension arm inner bushes worn

Pass 19 Jun 2018 54,852 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,627 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 51,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,993 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,936 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,029 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,618 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,271 miles

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 2 Jul 2010 28,463 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,856 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,117 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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OE05 XAP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OE05 XAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OE05 XAP?

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What year was OE05 XAP registered?

OE05 XAP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is OE05 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 XAP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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