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KM55 VJY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,692 mi
Last recorded131,692 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 VJY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2022 131,692 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 126,838 miles

Nearside Front top mount has a split

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 126,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has a split

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

Pass 7 May 2019 113,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 103,756 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 103,756 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,268 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 103,268 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2017 103,093 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% attention required (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fiitted

Fail 30 Dec 2016 103,092 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% attention required (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fiitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 100,744 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 98,247 miles

Both front tyres 3m - 225 40 ZR 18 92y

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2013 95,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,183 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,954 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,258 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 69,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,292 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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KM55 VJY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VJY, 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 KM55 VJY registered?

KM55 VJY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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