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KM05 BLF

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,633 mi
Last recorded160,633 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 BLF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 160,633 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 146,875 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 133,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 133,403 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 122,220 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 122,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both perished/split (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 109,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

hand brake only just meets req 17%

Pass 16 Jun 2016 98,308 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 86,669 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 78,957 miles

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 72,996 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,859 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 58,402 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 58,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 54,117 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 53,449 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 43,549 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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KM05 BLF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KM05 BLF, 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 KM05 BLF registered?

KM05 BLF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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