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DK55 XUT

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

203,914 mi
Last recorded203,914 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XUT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 203,914 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Perished & split & breaking away from casing on limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel rim has welding repair

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, Perished & split & breaking away from casing on limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Fail 3 Nov 2025 203,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both flickering on and off (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Perished & split & breaking away from casing on limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel rim has welding repair

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, Perished & split & breaking away from casing on limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Pass 21 Oct 2024 197,604 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel has welding repair

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Indicator goes off for a short while after 30 seconds then comes back on

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Little handbrake reserve travel at lever on limit at time of test

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Fail 21 Oct 2024 197,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel has welding repair

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Indicator goes off for a short while after 30 seconds then comes back on

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Little handbrake reserve travel at lever on limit at time of test

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Pass 17 Oct 2023 190,730 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre heavily worn on inside edge, legal time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 80% worn on inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 184,462 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 178,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 173,128 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 173,128 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 168,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 168,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 162,991 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 154,962 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 138,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2015 119,839 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 22 May 2014 103,203 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 103,203 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 85,312 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,705 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 56,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2011 56,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 42,088 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,154 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,862 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 26,862 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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 XUT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

DK55 XUT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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