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KM05 VFS

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,798 mi
Last recorded174,798 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 174,798 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 171,501 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 171,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 163,061 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 163,011 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 158,648 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 158,647 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 154,882 miles

Brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 154,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 76,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 149,479 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 149,475 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 143,126 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 143,126 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 136,884 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 128,100 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 120,198 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 113,101 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 104,548 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 88,598 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 77,885 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,304 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 40,099 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,003 miles

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

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 VFS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM05 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

KM05 VFS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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