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KM05 VFZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,875 mi
Last recorded130,875 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 VFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 130,875 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 121,418 miles

Both headlamp patterns weak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump noisy

Fail 26 Mar 2020 121,418 miles

Both headlamp patterns weak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump noisy

Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,611 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 107,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,882 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 89,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 89,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre 3mm

Fail 17 Jun 2015 82,022 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlights poor

Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,585 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,803 miles

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 2 Jul 2010 45,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,957 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,698 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 38,698 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,360 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 VFZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

KM05 VFZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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