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AO05 KZN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,528 mi
Last recorded138,528 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 KZN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 138,528 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside front wing corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 133,158 miles

both front wings are rusty

exhaust system is rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2021 128,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust heat shield loose o/s

Fail 19 Feb 2021 128,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust heat shield loose o/s

Pass 7 Feb 2020 123,331 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 123,329 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 113,795 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight damage on sidewall

N/S/R tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 113,795 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

N/S/F tyre has slight damage on sidewall

N/S/R tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 106,511 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 106,509 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 99,263 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak on y section (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,579 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 81,777 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 75,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine fault light on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,525 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 60,525 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,240 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 57,103 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 53,020 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,362 miles

rear inner pads approx 80% worn.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 35,280 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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AO05 KZN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KZN, 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 KZN registered?

AO05 KZN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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