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KM05 VMF

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

189,139 mi
Last recorded189,139 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 VMF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 189,139 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 189,133 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2025 168,606 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 168,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 146,289 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 146,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2023 124,392 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2021 107,787 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH REARS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 100,163 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Fail 27 Jul 2020 100,005 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 16 Aug 2019 93,234 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear

Pass 3 Aug 2018 84,330 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR +2

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 84,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR +2

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,944 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 74,650 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,908 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,324 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,383 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,563 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 57,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,554 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,833 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)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 40,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 23 Jul 2008 24,939 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 VMF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

KM05 VMF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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