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DK05 XCO

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,603 mi
Last recorded194,603 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 XCO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2023 194,603 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 189,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe from turbo to cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 183,723 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 180,221 miles

Both sides rear suspension upper arm bushes perished

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 173,927 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 164,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 153,336 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 143,032 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 131,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 123,100 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 107,525 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,804 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT "ON" - WILL FAIL 2013 MOT CRITERIA

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 2 Mar 2011 74,698 miles

Rear anti roll bar cracked and corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,665 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,362 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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DK05 XCO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DK05 XCO, 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 DK05 XCO registered?

DK05 XCO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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