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DV55 XGU

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,411 mi
Last recorded158,411 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 XGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 158,411 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 147,922 miles

Brake flexy hoses cracking.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front. (2.7.3)

brake pad wear light on.

rear springs not fully visible.

Pass 9 Apr 2017 138,000 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 130,053 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 121,908 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 6 Feb 2015 121,908 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Feb 2014 113,674 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 113,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 110,735 miles

both rear tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2012 108,274 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 105,293 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 105,293 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 102,052 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 91,034 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 91,155 miles

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

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 XGU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DV55 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

DV55 XGU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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