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DK05 XCX

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,618 mi
Last recorded173,618 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 XCX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 173,618 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 173,617 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 167,857 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 161,176 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 150,303 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 141,079 miles

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

underbody trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 130,966 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 121,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 121,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 113,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 113,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 101,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 101,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,461 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 79,975 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 79,975 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 70,067 miles

FRONT / REAR TYRES WORN TREAD EDGES

Fail 3 Nov 2008 70,067 miles

FRONT / REAR TYRES WORN TREAD EDGES

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 61,639 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 XCX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

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

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