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AO05 KXV

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,630 mi
Last recorded72,630 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 KXV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 72,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 64,779 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 64,557 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscring some items

Fail 17 May 2023 64,555 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays obscring some items

Pass 19 May 2022 64,434 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 20 Apr 2021 64,125 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 20 Apr 2021 64,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 62,105 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 60,617 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 60,617 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 58,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 56,122 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 52,280 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,621 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Jan 2013 40,836 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 31,145 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 31,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 28,921 miles

both rear tyres worn edges and badly cracked

curb damage to alloy wheels

front antiroll bar link pin bushes split

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 29 Jan 2011 28,921 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn edges and badly cracked

curb damage to alloy wheels

front antiroll bar link pin bushes split

Pass 30 Jan 2010 26,796 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 31 Jan 2009 24,814 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,855 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 22,855 miles

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

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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AO05 KXV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AO05 KXV, 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 AO05 KXV registered?

AO05 KXV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AO05 KXV safe to buy?

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