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KG05 ZJX

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,795 mi
Last recorded137,795 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 ZJX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 137,795 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 137,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp foggy (4.1.2 (c))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp foggy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire around engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front engine tray loose

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 125,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 119,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 119,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 113,557 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 107,965 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 104,058 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 104,048 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,378 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 99,368 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,472 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 89,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,649 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 76,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 59,057 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,141 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,185 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,103 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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KG05 ZJX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KG05 ZJX, 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 ZJX registered?

KG05 ZJX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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