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DK55 XVM

2005 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,350 mi
Last recorded102,350 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XVM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 102,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 101,745 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 101,229 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 101,218 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S Upper Front Arm Back Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S Upper Rear Arm Back Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,190 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 99,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 96,687 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 93,246 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2018 87,613 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 83,303 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 83,303 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 76,533 miles

Offside Rear tyre wear inner edge

all tyres wear uneven

child seats fitted

front and rear brake discs corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,133 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,751 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 67,751 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,275 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,264 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,516 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,060 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,735 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 XVM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

DK55 XVM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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