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DK55 XDY

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

144,510 mi
Last recorded144,510 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XDY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 144,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 140,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 127,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 127,240 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked - further inspection required after replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 111,088 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 105,799 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive covers fitted oil / diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 102,370 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 98,655 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 98,644 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 94,449 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 89,760 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 89,760 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 86,717 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 85,213 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 76,639 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,255 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 61,101 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 50,436 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 42,618 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 37,981 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,107 miles

report/advise front tyres worn close to limit ?

report/advise rear tyres on limit ?

Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,176 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 XDY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 XDY, 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 XDY registered?

DK55 XDY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is DK55 XDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK55 XDY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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