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KB54 XPN

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

200,305 mi
Last recorded200,305 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 XPN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 200,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 188,560 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 188,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested DUE TO BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 186,284 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 186,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 183,471 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 183,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault DRIVERS SEAT CABLE (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 176,909 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 171,875 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 30 Oct 2017 167,859 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 161,388 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 147,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 147,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 137,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 137,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 127,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 127,194 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2012 111,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 111,753 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 91,471 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 71,002 miles

airbag light on

Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,353 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 43,607 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 30,366 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 30,366 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KB54 XPN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KB54 XPN, 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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KB54 XPN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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