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AF55 XEB

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,123 mi
Last recorded114,123 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XEB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 114,123 miles

n/s/f shock weeping

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Pass 1 May 2018 104,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper ARM BUSHES WORN

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

Offside Front Upper ARM BUSHES WORN

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 98,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 98,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 98,495 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2016 93,034 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 93,027 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 83,928 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 83,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,727 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,230 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,286 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 6 Jul 2010 46,008 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,738 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,937 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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AF55 XEB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AF55 XEB, 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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AF55 XEB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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