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DK55 XYL

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,349 mi
Last recorded130,349 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XYL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 130,349 miles

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

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Jun 2025 127,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general corrosion to underside

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 125,862 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 125,854 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front sleeve and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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))

exhaust centre and o/s/r heat shields loose

Pass 16 Jun 2023 122,418 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 122,402 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 117,414 miles

Central Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose securing clip missing.

Pass 10 Jun 2021 109,482 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2020 104,784 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2019 98,542 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 92,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2018 92,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,970 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Off side front brake disc corroded (inner side of disc)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake pads approximately half worn

Fail 8 Jun 2016 74,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Off side front brake disc corroded (inner side of disc)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake pads approximately half worn

Pass 10 Jun 2015 68,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

wear on offside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2015 68,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

wear on offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 24 May 2014 64,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge o/s rear tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 24 May 2013 61,122 miles

wear on offside front tyre

wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2012 56,165 miles

front tyres low

Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2010 46,606 miles

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

offside front tyre has a cut but not exposing cords yet!

Fail 29 Apr 2010 46,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front tyre has a cut but not exposing cords yet!

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,264 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 37,264 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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 XYL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 XYL, 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 XYL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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