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DK55 XDE

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,412 mi
Last recorded178,412 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 178,412 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 178,412 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 173,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 168,329 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 160,507 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 152,120 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 143,861 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 135,300 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 126,716 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 119,955 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 113,119 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 106,041 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 94,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Oct 2013 85,550 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,119 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 78,119 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,902 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,503 miles

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)

restricted view of underbody

Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,335 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,900 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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DK55 XDE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DK55 XDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK55 XDE registered?

DK55 XDE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is DK55 XDE safe to buy?

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