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KM55 VJZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,606 mi
Last recorded186,606 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 VJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 186,606 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 177,322 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 170,608 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 170,574 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 165,963 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve insecure

Fail 30 Dec 2019 165,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2018 162,525 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 162,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn due to prolonged contact with metal backing of brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm ; 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm ; 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured - inner sidewall damaged due to underinflation ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 153,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 145,102 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 139,544 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 135,632 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 135,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Chunk Taken out of Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 129,109 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 122,907 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 118,652 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 103,223 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 103,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 71,650 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 42,058 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 42,058 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VJZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

KM55 VJZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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