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KM55 MWY

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

228,069 mi
Last recorded228,069 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 MWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 228,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2024 228,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2023 222,840 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 222,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Central Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected brake warning light on (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 215,506 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 31 Jan 2022 215,480 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2022 215,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 202,360 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 202,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 2 of 3 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 193,834 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 193,834 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 183,833 miles

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 15 Jan 2019 183,831 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dull (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 23 Jan 2018 175,809 miles

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

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 23 Jan 2018 175,809 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dull (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 18 Jan 2017 163,416 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 18 Jan 2017 163,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working outer (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb inwrongf (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid very low (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 28 Jan 2016 152,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 141,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 141,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 133,268 miles

Front bumper/body damaged

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 116,507 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 116,507 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 111,111 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 98,039 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 80,350 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s front lower suspention leg bush is slightly deteriated.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 61,849 miles

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

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

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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KM55 MWY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KM55 MWY, 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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KM55 MWY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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