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KL55 XKU

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,397 mi
Last recorded187,397 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 XKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2026 187,397 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 184,929 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 182,413 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 182,413 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 179,300 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 177,260 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 174,378 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 174,370 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both top arm dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 172,364 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 169,553 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 169,553 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 166,105 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 166,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 165,570 miles

o/s/rear handbrake weak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 157,926 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 157,926 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 148,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 139,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front bumper cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2014 139,229 miles

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

front bumper cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2013 125,717 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 109,177 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 95,451 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 78,271 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 61,815 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 61,815 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 41,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,928 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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KL55 XKU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KL55 XKU, 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 KL55 XKU registered?

KL55 XKU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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