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KF05 FKL

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,085 mi
Last recorded158,085 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 FKL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 158,085 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 158,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both wings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 134,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 127,707 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 11 Mar 2016 117,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake warning light on dash

engine covers fitted

front brakes slightly out of balance

front o/s and n/s upper suspension arm inner bushes slight wear

n/s/r seat belt shroud broken

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2015 109,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 109,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 102,119 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 94,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/f tyre but not down to chords

exhaust cen tre section corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2013 94,720 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/f tyre but not down to chords

exhaust cen tre section corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,528 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 81,259 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 75,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,330 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,726 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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KF05 FKL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KF05 FKL, 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 KF05 FKL registered?

KF05 FKL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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