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KD05 GSZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,373 mi
Last recorded179,373 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 GSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 179,373 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 179,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 170,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 159,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall, not through to cords

nearside front tyre worn on its inner shoulder

offside front tyre has a nail

offside front tyre wearing on its inner shoulder

Fail 2 Mar 2016 159,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

nearside front tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall, not through to cords

nearside front tyre worn on its inner shoulder

offside front tyre has a nail

offside front tyre wearing on its inner shoulder

Pass 3 Mar 2015 145,778 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 133,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all advised tyres are on limits

Pass 7 Mar 2013 117,937 miles

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 117,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 109,799 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 101,562 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 91,087 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 75,825 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,662 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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KD05 GSZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KD05 GSZ, 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 KD05 GSZ registered?

KD05 GSZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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