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KD55 UGN

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

267,083 mi
Last recorded267,083 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 UGN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 267,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and cracks (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 267,078 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from center pipe sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and cracks (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 256,652 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe joint clamp corroded x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 256,652 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe joint clamp corroded x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 242,766 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 242,766 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

rear ex heat shield ,front bumper,centre cover all insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2017 231,345 miles

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

centre exhaust clamps broken

Fail 5 Jan 2017 231,343 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s & n/s (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust clamps broken

Pass 13 Jan 2016 219,504 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 219,459 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 205,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 191,731 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate debonding from bootlid

Fail 2 Jan 2014 191,706 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate debonding from bootlid

Pass 10 Jan 2013 176,783 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 176,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 163,881 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 154,658 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 146,962 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 114,508 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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KD55 UGN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KD55 UGN, 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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KD55 UGN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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