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DK55 XFF

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,615 mi
Last recorded112,615 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XFF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 112,615 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 112,615 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 109,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 106,315 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 106,313 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 103,039 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 103,039 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 98,204 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 95,312 miles

Front under trays insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit casing deterioration.. cuts in tread at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

cambus error . w/light shows no. plate lasmp n/w

plenum chamber/scuttle drains blocked. water lying

spare tyre flat

Fail 16 May 2018 95,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front under trays insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit casing deterioration.. cuts in tread at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

cambus error . w/light shows no. plate lasmp n/w

plenum chamber/scuttle drains blocked. water lying

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 May 2017 90,431 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both slight leakage (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slight perishing (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f and both rear tyres worn , all tyres perishing.

Pass 19 May 2016 83,634 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 79,858 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 79,858 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 76,098 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 68,123 miles

rear tyre treads slightly perishing

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 17 May 2013 68,123 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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)

all tyre treads slightly perishing

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 18 May 2012 64,009 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre treads slightly perishing

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 23 May 2011 61,707 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,170 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,023 miles

rear registration plate starting to detiorate

Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,609 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 XFF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XFF, 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 XFF registered?

DK55 XFF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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