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FD05 KSU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,285 mi
Last recorded121,285 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 KSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 121,285 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine noise at belt area

exhaust corroded

exhaust sleeve badly corroded

under trays damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2020 121,285 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine noise at belt area

exhaust corroded

exhaust sleeve badly corroded

under trays damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2019 115,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake balance

engine cover/undertray

exhaust condition

Fail 18 Jul 2019 115,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cover/undertray

exhaust condition

Pass 18 Jul 2018 108,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake balance

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear subframe/suspension

engine cover/undertray/security

exhaust condition

Pass 24 Jul 2017 100,311 miles

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

Offside Rear brake sticking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear fuel pipes damp

Pass 21 Jul 2016 91,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

dampness at offside of car

engine cover/undertray/sill covers fitted

winter tyres fitted to front

Fail 16 Jul 2016 91,888 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

dampness at offside of car

engine cover/undertray/sill covers fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

winter tyres fitted to front

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,823 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,045 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,877 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,557 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,936 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,280 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,475 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 29,474 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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FD05 KSU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD05 KSU, 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 FD05 KSU registered?

FD05 KSU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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