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DK55 XEM

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,061 mi
Last recorded167,061 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XEM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 167,061 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer s/wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm and cut inner s/wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 167,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer s/wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm and cut inner s/wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 154,708 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 154,701 miles

Rear fog lamp not working Offside rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 147,879 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 131,966 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pad wear indicator on, but all brake pads appear good

Pass 13 Nov 2021 114,850 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 104,134 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 104,134 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 96,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 96,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 89,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre section exhaust outer skin deteriated

engine cover and undertray fitted to also inc plastic sill covers fitted os ns outer

nsf tyre outer wall split

rear pads getting low ish

Fail 12 Nov 2018 89,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre section exhaust outer skin deteriated

engine cover and undertray fitted to also inc plastic sill covers fitted os ns outer

nsf tyre outer wall split

rear pads getting low ish

Pass 4 Nov 2017 80,885 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,213 miles

objects in lower part of drivers view

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,826 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged but not considered to have sharp edges

Fail 7 Nov 2015 63,823 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged but not considered to have sharp edges

Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 53,581 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,574 miles

both rear tyres are worn

dash gear selection display is flahing indicating a gearbox fault

exhaust system is generally corroded

nearside washer jet may need attention

rear brake discs are worn

service indicator is on

Fail 12 Nov 2013 47,574 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are worn

dash gear selection display is flahing indicating a gearbox fault

exhaust system is generally corroded

nearside washer jet may need attention

rear brake discs are worn

service indicator is on

Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside upper suspension arm bushes starting to crack

both offside upper suspension arm bushes starting to crack

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,353 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,674 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,430 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 XEM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DK55 XEM, 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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DK55 XEM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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