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DH05 KWH

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,440 mi
Last recorded197,440 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH05 KWH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 197,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 189,802 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2024 179,955 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 179,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 170,539 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 159,827 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 151,859 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 151,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 136,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 118,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 118,585 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 103,767 miles

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

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,575 miles

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

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 24 Jun 2015 69,111 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,637 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,520 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 42,453 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 31,928 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 14,057 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 10,171 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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DH05 KWH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DH05 KWH, 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 DH05 KWH registered?

DH05 KWH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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