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KD05 GYV

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,869 mi
Last recorded127,869 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 GYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 127,869 miles

Front bumper insecure,

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (for most) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 116,968 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides x two upper. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated for most, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 116,950 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Front Upper Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure both sides, (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt for most, (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides x two upper. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated for most, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,112 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt for most both sides, (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly slightly perished. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 105,112 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt for most both sides, (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly slightly perished. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 98,153 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt for most joint. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 98,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt for most joint. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,978 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt for most (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 92,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt for most (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 87,918 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut in sidewall N/S/F.tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,918 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in sidewall N/S/F.tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2014 81,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,917 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,126 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,715 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,797 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,880 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 GYV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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