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KM55 VKS

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,081 mi
Last recorded157,081 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 VKS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 157,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 157,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 142,314 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 142,314 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 140,829 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 140,829 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 138,362 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

center exhaust clamp corroded but exhaust still secure

Pass 27 Apr 2018 136,346 miles

Offside Front door handle cover missing

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

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

center exhaust sleeve broken but still secure

Pass 12 May 2017 132,554 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 127,777 miles

offside rear brake disc surface has light corrosion.

Fail 20 May 2016 127,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear brake disc surface has light corrosion.

Pass 14 May 2015 106,458 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 88,088 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 70,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 61,926 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,784 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,771 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,760 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 VKS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

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

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