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KC55 OUW

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

261,307 mi
Last recorded261,307 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 OUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 261,307 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

both headlights poor image

both rear tyres perished/low tread

n/s/f brake disc worn /corroded

n/s/f tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2021 143,954 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES CRACK IN BETWEEN THREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 143,952 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES CRACK IN BETWEEN THREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 136,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 128,812 miles

Undertrays and sill trims fitted obscuring view

Fail 12 Aug 2019 128,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Undertrays and sill trims fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Aug 2018 120,448 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2018 120,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2017 113,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

osf tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2016 102,124 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 95,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 89,020 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 79,976 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 72,357 miles

OSF tyre scrubbing on outside shoulder

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,357 miles

OSF tyre scrubbing on outside shoulder

Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,150 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,969 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 52,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 42,829 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,240 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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KC55 OUW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KC55 OUW, 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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KC55 OUW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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