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DX55 TWE

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,261 mi
Last recorded110,261 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 TWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 110,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 106,413 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 102,276 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 102,276 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 98,266 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 96,570 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 96,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 91,734 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 91,734 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 85,842 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 85,842 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,909 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 73,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,843 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,089 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 60,133 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 60,126 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2011 56,302 miles

centre brake light does not fully illuminate

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,554 miles

passanger air bag off

trackshion lamp on

Pass 2 Feb 2010 45,442 miles

front reg plate poor

front tyres getting low

traction like worning lamp on

Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,911 miles

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

front number plate cracked

large plastic under trays fitted

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2009 37,790 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

front number plate cracked

large plastic under trays fitted

plastic outer cover sills fitted

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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DX55 TWE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DX55 TWE, 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 DX55 TWE registered?

DX55 TWE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is DX55 TWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 TWE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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