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AE55 XPJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

222,723 mi
Last recorded222,723 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 222,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 211,376 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 211,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2021 196,856 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 196,856 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH UPPER ARM BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH UPPER ARM BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 184,626 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 170,143 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 161,462 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 155,788 miles

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

Central exhaust silencer is corroded although the system is securely mounted

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach the structural cords

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

engine bay covers don't allow a full check of some parts

vehicle undertrays don't allow a full check of some parts

Fail 8 Mar 2017 155,788 miles

Central exhaust silencer is corroded although the system is securely mounted

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach the structural cords

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

engine bay covers don't allow a full check of some parts

vehicle undertrays don't allow a full check of some parts

Pass 2 Mar 2016 149,475 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 149,472 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 142,096 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 133,019 miles

discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 120,404 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 109,771 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 18 Dec 2010 105,261 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 84,092 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AE55 XPJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE55 XPJ, 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 AE55 XPJ registered?

AE55 XPJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is AE55 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 XPJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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