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KG05 FCA

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,506 mi
Last recorded168,506 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 FCA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 168,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 168,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 163,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 154,904 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 145,717 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 127,720 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,362 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 117,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter splitting - still preventing ingress of dirt

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2018 117,325 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive. (front most arm) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2017 115,054 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 115,053 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 111,991 miles

Front number plate slightly loose

nearside rear outer side light not working

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2016 111,983 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front number plate slightly loose

nearside rear outer side light not working

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 105,010 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 90,015 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 82,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,726 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 80,077 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

nearside side repeator outer lense broken

Pass 28 Feb 2011 73,375 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 73,375 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,111 miles

spare tyre illegal

Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,484 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,099 miles

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

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

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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KG05 FCA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 KG05 FCA, 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 KG05 FCA registered?

KG05 FCA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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