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MW55 DKJ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,224 mi
Last recorded153,224 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 DKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 153,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Offside Rear tyre has slight surface cracks

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 141,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil level on minimum

Fail 13 Jan 2017 141,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 15 Jan 2016 127,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake warning lamp on.

Fail 15 Jan 2016 127,500 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake warning lamp on.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 113,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil level on minimum on arrival

Fail 2 Jan 2015 113,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil level on minimum on arrival

Pass 2 Jan 2014 101,830 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 101,830 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 88,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jan 2013 88,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,588 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 66,587 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nail in o/side rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,572 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,838 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,114 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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MW55 DKJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW55 DKJ, 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 MW55 DKJ registered?

MW55 DKJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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