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DS05 KCS

2018 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2894cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,726 mi
Last recorded89,726 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A445,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 KCS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,894cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 89,726 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 85,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 43,506 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 43,506 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 71,515 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 22 Mar 2024 38,741 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 53,445 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 23 Mar 2023 35,630 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 34,226 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 33,019 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 21,308 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 31,640 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 29,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 26,690 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 21 Mar 2019 26,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 1 Jun 2018 18,203 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 17,635 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 15,784 miles

Centre Rear exhaust pipe mounts are heavily corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators almost white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 15,762 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear exhaust pipe mounts are heavily corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators almost white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 14,352 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,058 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 13,163 miles

Check wheel alignment

Play in os lower ball joint [replace before next mot]

Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,730 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 11,827 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 9,053 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,599 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 6,073 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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DS05 KCS is a 2018 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,894cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2018 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 45,392 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 DS05 KCS, 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 8 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DS05 KCS is a 2018 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2018.

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