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AF55 XEJ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,554 mi
Last recorded190,554 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 190,554 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 190,553 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 180,930 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 168,118 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 168,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 137,084 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 137,084 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 109,605 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 109,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 105,228 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 105,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 94,867 miles

wear on discs and pads

Pass 2 Aug 2011 75,138 miles

right rear tyre tread worn to 1.7mm(limit 1.6mm)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 67,059 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 53,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,242 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 43,456 miles

full undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

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 XEJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XEJ, 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 AF55 XEJ registered?

AF55 XEJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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