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AE05 XUG

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,920 mi
Last recorded121,920 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XUG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 121,920 miles

Offside Front battery charging light on

Fail 28 Oct 2021 121,920 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front battery charging light on

Pass 4 Jul 2019 117,809 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 114,376 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 101,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack at the bottom of the screen (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 101,937 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush worn, forward most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack at the bottom of the screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,071 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)

windscreen cracked at the bottom, not in the drivers view

Fail 26 Mar 2016 94,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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)

windscreen cracked at the bottom, not in the drivers view

Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,710 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen cracked in non swept area

Pass 31 Dec 2013 79,995 miles

windscreen is cracked along the bottom edge - NOT in the drivers view

Fail 19 Dec 2013 79,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

windscreen is cracked along the bottom edge - NOT in the drivers view

Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,744 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 71,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,196 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,044 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,971 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 32,747 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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AE05 XUG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AE05 XUG, 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 AE05 XUG registered?

AE05 XUG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is AE05 XUG safe to buy?

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