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KM05 VLE

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

221,886 mi
Last recorded221,886 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 221,886 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 208,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of the adult belt

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 208,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of the adult belt

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 194,208 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring items

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seat fitted obscuring adult seat belt and seat

oil low

Fail 11 Sep 2015 194,208 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring items

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seat fitted obscuring adult seat belt and seat

oil low

Pass 13 Sep 2014 181,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

driver's wing mirror damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2013 163,285 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

driver's mirror damaged

pad warning light on

Pass 12 Sep 2013 163,285 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

driver's mirror damaged

pad warning light on

Pass 6 Sep 2012 140,829 miles

n/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge close to 3m/m

Pass 23 Aug 2011 109,478 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,434 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 80,431 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 52,819 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,949 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 13,154 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 VLE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

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

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