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KA05 JOV

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

207,260 mi
Last recorded207,260 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 JOV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 207,260 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

light corrosion on rear subframe and suspension

Pass 26 Nov 2025 204,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 200,480 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 194,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 194,467 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 190,314 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 183,829 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 180,070 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 180,070 miles

Headlamp aim too low both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 170,410 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 156,172 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 144,408 miles

Nearside Front tyre has worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre has worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2016 129,129 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 129,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 115,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

belt squeel

eml light on

Pass 26 Jun 2014 101,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 101,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,023 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,314 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,629 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,279 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts in inner and outer sidewalls

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Offside front tyre has cuts in inner sidewall

Fail 16 Jun 2009 30,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has cuts in inner and outer sidewalls

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre has cuts in inner sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,040 miles

Both front tyres have chunks missing out of sidewalls

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)

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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KA05 JOV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 KA05 JOV, 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 KA05 JOV registered?

KA05 JOV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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