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KC54 OSZ

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,253 mi
Last recorded99,253 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 OSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 99,253 miles

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

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

Underside corroded in places

Pass 4 Apr 2023 96,847 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 96,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 93,358 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 93,355 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 92,077 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 92,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2020 90,232 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,107 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,091 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,361 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,182 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside inner rack joint

Offside inner rack joint

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 67,182 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside inner rack joint

Offside Rear tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

Offside inner rack joint

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,278 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,920 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,528 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,069 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 37,306 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,306 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 30,604 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 19,862 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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KC54 OSZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KC54 OSZ, 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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KC54 OSZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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