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KM05 VKO

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,808 mi
Last recorded159,808 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 VKO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 159,808 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 154,068 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 146,781 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 137,751 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 129,329 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 121,495 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays/shields fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 107,475 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 104,745 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 94,296 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 86,004 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 76,963 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 68,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs lipped and corroded on edges//

Fail 5 Nov 2014 68,080 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on dash//

front brake discs and pads worn recommend check//

rear brake discs lipped and corroded on edges//

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,180 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,110 miles

rear discs minor corossion

Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,779 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 42,559 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 33,904 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

advise spare wheel fitted to n/s/f,spare wheel now in carrier below limit.

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,904 miles

Spare tyre defective

advise spare wheel fitted to n/s/f,spare wheel now in carrier below limit.

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,791 miles

advise emissions passed,although still high.

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 23,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise emissions passed,although still high.

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

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 VKO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM05 VKO registered?

KM05 VKO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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The MOT history for KM05 VKO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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