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DK05 XCP

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

226,320 mi
Last recorded226,320 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 XCP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 226,320 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge both tyres (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing close to wear indicators 225/40r18

Pass 18 Feb 2017 220,845 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 212,622 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 191,831 miles

N/S/R Tyre bald on outer edge

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 191,831 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R Tyre bald on outer edge

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 183,012 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 175,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light indicating a fault

Pass 19 Mar 2013 175,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light indicating a fault

Pass 23 Mar 2012 164,644 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

drive belt pulley worn

rear centre seat belt stalk trapped under seat

Fail 23 Mar 2012 164,644 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

drive belt pulley worn

rear centre seat belt stalk trapped under seat

Pass 24 Feb 2011 137,641 miles

Front and rear brake discs badly worn

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 137,641 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front and rear brake discs badly worn

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 111,079 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 84,807 miles

front and rear number plates delaminateed slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2008 65,041 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 XCP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel 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 DK05 XCP, 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 XCP registered?

DK05 XCP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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