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DE55 FKN

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

158,037 mi
Last recorded158,037 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 FKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 158,037 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 140,108 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 140,108 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 132,336 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 125,355 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 115,961 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 115,560 miles

Parking brake travel nearly excessive

Pass 4 Apr 2019 115,023 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 112,976 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 112,957 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 112,320 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 110,518 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 99,412 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,686 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,220 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,450 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,021 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,650 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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DE55 FKN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DE55 FKN, 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 DE55 FKN registered?

DE55 FKN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is DE55 FKN safe to buy?

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