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DV55 XGK

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

172,960 mi
Last recorded172,960 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 XGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 172,960 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 169,038 miles

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

rack gaiters perished

Pass 9 Oct 2023 16,756 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 165,960 miles

rack gaiters

Fail 13 Oct 2022 165,960 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))

rack gaiters

Pass 14 Oct 2021 164,682 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 164,682 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 163,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 157,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 155,850 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 155,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 146,178 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 138,189 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 128,670 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 187,552 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 105,439 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges/ offside front tyre strating to wear on edges

nearside rear tyre perishing/ wearing on inner edge

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2013 105,351 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges/ offside front tyre strating to wear on edges

nearside rear tyre perishing/ wearing on inner edge

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2012 94,477 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 82,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,174 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 63,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 52,254 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear anti roll bar inner bush mounts corroded and cracked.

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear brake pads worn low (STRONG ADVISE)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 41,258 miles

nearside front tyre is on 2mm

rear anti roll bar bush support collers are cracked no play in the roll bar

rear brake pads and discs have approx 8-10,000m remaining

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 XGK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV55 XGK registered?

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

Is DV55 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 XGK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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