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DA05 KDJ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,853 mi
Last recorded142,853 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 KDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 142,853 miles

Central Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened gearbox mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 142,853 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened gearbox mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 139,015 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 136,250 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 129,409 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 124,094 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 119,563 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 119,563 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 116,792 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 113,731 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 113,731 miles

Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,376 miles

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,703 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 100,151 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 95,376 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 95,365 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 90,765 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,235 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 68,538 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 57,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 57,541 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 47,260 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 37,083 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 27,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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DA05 KDJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DA05 KDJ, 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 DA05 KDJ registered?

DA05 KDJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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