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DV55 XGJ

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,371 mi
Last recorded151,371 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 XGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 151,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 147,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and exhaust corroded all over (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40 R18 95W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 147,130 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and exhaust corroded all over (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40 R18 95W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 140,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 134,670 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 134,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 126,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 117,514 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 117,514 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 109,632 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 109,459 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 96,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 91,455 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 89,682 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 82,742 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 75,253 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 69,950 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,791 miles

nail in osr tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,381 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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DV55 XGJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DV55 XGJ, 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 DV55 XGJ registered?

DV55 XGJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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The MOT history for DV55 XGJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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