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OE05 XAV

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,858 mi
Last recorded113,858 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 XAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 113,858 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 113,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 101,361 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 99,440 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 93,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 93,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 86,307 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,366 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 81,325 miles

Both rear tyre outter sidewalls damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,797 miles

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2014 79,662 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2013 73,753 miles

both rear tyre inner sidewalls damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2012 68,227 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked but no cords showing through

Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,124 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,236 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 54,501 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,326 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 39,454 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 XAV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XAV, 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 OE05 XAV registered?

OE05 XAV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 July 2005.

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