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OE05 XAU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,603 mi
Last recorded139,603 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 XAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 139,603 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 127,369 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 115,982 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 115,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 110,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 97,529 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint boots perished

Pass 22 May 2017 91,335 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 82,190 miles

Rear tyres showing wear.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,733 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 54,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,564 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 50,433 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 50,433 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 48,330 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,907 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,735 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 XAU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XAU, 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

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What year was OE05 XAU registered?

OE05 XAU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is OE05 XAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 XAU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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