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KM05 VLD

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,297 mi
Last recorded159,297 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 159,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2021 159,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2020 148,291 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 148,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 132,845 miles

both front cv boots have a pinhole in them

front tyres close to wear indicaters

Fail 7 May 2019 132,647 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front cv boots have a pinhole in them

front tyres close to wear indicaters

Pass 21 May 2018 124,953 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 124,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 113,433 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter twisted (2.5.C.1a)

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 8 May 2017 113,173 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track bar (drumstick end) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter twisted (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front possible play at bottom ball joints. hard to determine due to excessive play at steering rack

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 14 May 2016 101,031 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 101,031 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 95,797 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 95,797 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 87,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 77,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 63,239 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,675 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,641 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 47,641 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,434 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 37,434 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,767 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VLD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

KM05 VLD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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