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DA05 UXK

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

192,385 mi
Last recorded192,385 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 UXK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 192,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion on rear suspension

splits in all 4 top arm inner bushs

Fail 31 Jul 2025 192,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

general corrosion on rear suspension

splits in all 4 top arm inner bushs

Pass 2 Aug 2024 181,276 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers dont park at the very bottom but drivers view clear (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 181,276 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers dont park at the very bottom but drivers view clear (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 175,426 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear lights dim

Fail 17 Oct 2022 175,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear lights dim

Pass 18 May 2021 157,985 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2020 140,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Testable items are covers by under trays

Pass 15 Apr 2019 123,052 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

covers and tray fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 12 Apr 2019 123,025 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

covers and tray fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 17 Apr 2018 112,104 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

offside and nearside rear tyres on limit need attention

Pass 14 Apr 2017 93,944 miles

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable bracket corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres are staring to crack

Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,325 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,083 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,927 miles

car has show type plates

Pass 3 Jul 2010 25,350 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 21,094 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 15,689 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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DA05 UXK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DA05 UXK, 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 DA05 UXK registered?

DA05 UXK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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