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DK55 XWP

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,390 mi
Last recorded147,390 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XWP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 147,390 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 147,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 147,343 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 133,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (205 55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (205 55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20-30% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded and internal baffles failing

Fail 18 Aug 2023 133,200 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush in lower front arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (205 55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (205 55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20-30% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded and internal baffles failing

Pass 6 Sep 2022 113,639 miles

AUXILIARY BELT LOOKS OLD & DETERIORATING.

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier SECURE A.S.A.P (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated BRAKE FLUID WARNING LIGHT ON DASH. (1.1.10 (f))

MIDDLE & REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION & METAL GETTING THIN.

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

OSF WHEEL ARCH & WING CORRODED.

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER BUSH DETERIORATING . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF REAR CURVE ARM BUSH DETERIORATING & HAS SOME MOVEMENT ,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS OIL LEAKS. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

CRANK BREATHER PIPE SPLIT UNDER BONNET,ADVISE COULD LEAK FUMES IN TO THE CAR,REPAIR A.S.A.P.

Fail 2 Sep 2022 113,632 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH REAR NUMBER PLATE BULBS NOT WORKING ,SUSPECT REQUIRES NEW LIGHT UNITS. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached NSR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BOLT LOOSE. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

AUXILIARY BELT LOOKS OLD & DETERIORATING.

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier SECURE A.S.A.P (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated BRAKE FLUID WARNING LIGHT ON DASH. (1.1.10 (f))

MIDDLE & REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION & METAL GETTING THIN.

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

OSF WHEEL ARCH & WING CORRODED.

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER BUSH DETERIORATING . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF REAR CURVE ARM BUSH DETERIORATING & HAS SOME MOVEMENT ,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS OIL LEAKS. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

CRANK BREATHER PIPE SPLIT UNDER BONNET,ADVISE COULD LEAK FUMES IN TO THE CAR,REPAIR A.S.A.P.

Pass 27 Aug 2021 100,788 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 19 Aug 2021 100,708 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2020 96,105 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 96,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 91,063 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 91,063 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 74,968 miles

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

oil leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,869 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 59,478 miles

Offside Front outer tyre side wall damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 59,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front outer tyre side wall damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 56,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight outer sidewall damage o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 May 2014 52,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2014 52,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 48,727 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 45,502 miles

air bag light stay on

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2011 42,453 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 6 May 2010 38,133 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 32,966 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 27,732 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 27,542 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)

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 XWP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWP, 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 XWP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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