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AE05 XXJ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,318 mi
Last recorded80,318 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 80,318 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 73,909 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 69,665 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 66,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 66,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 63,413 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 59,397 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 59,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 54,664 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 47,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 46,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2018 46,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Brake Hose perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Brake Hose perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,814 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 38,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,197 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front tyre perished.

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 31,899 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 28,974 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 28,973 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 13 May 2011 26,894 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 21,347 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 16,643 miles

rear ant/rollbar bush cracked

Fail 19 May 2009 16,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear ant/rollbar bush cracked

Pass 13 May 2008 12,964 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 XXJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AE05 XXJ, 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 XXJ registered?

AE05 XXJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is AE05 XXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 XXJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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