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KG05 YCO

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,728 mi
Last recorded158,728 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 YCO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 158,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear inner sills rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2022 153,004 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill rusty

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 146,367 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 139,955 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine light on

Pass 4 Nov 2019 137,073 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine light on

Pass 22 Oct 2018 131,370 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Nov 2017 126,458 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 122,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 114,048 miles

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

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

handbrake poor 16%

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 106,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rraction lamp on

Pass 19 Oct 2013 95,941 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres wearing close

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,899 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 71,970 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 71,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 71,849 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 71,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,744 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,277 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 41,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YCO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KG05 YCO, 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 YCO registered?

KG05 YCO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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