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DK55 XEX

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,649 mi
Last recorded132,649 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XEX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 132,649 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 121,715 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 112,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 101,928 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle is corroded round rear subframe.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 91,764 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 91,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged SPLIT (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached VERY HEAVILY CORRODED AND SERIOUSLY WEAKEND (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached VERY HEAVILY CORRODED AND SERIOUSLY WEAKEND (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH N/S AND O/S INNER AND OUTER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BAD CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 85,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear top arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 84,017 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,928 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 80,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 77,460 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,599 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,804 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,327 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,199 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,422 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,073 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,207 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 XEX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XEX, 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 DK55 XEX registered?

DK55 XEX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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