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KN05 BSO

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,088 mi
Last recorded203,088 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 BSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 203,088 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2021 194,234 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear coil springs corroding.

Fail 3 Aug 2021 193,934 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault On dash. (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 187,494 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 187,105 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Upper forward arm inner bush pulling out. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 177,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Fail 20 May 2019 177,688 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall, also worn smooth inner and outer qaurters. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Door has damage.

Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 174,243 miles

Engine management lamp on dash.

Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

Offside Front Lower Door damaged.

Fail 28 Apr 2018 174,243 miles

Engine management lamp on dash.

Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

Offside Front Lower Door damaged.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 168,380 miles

osf and nsr tyres @3mm

Pass 22 Apr 2016 165,881 miles

Offside Front tread has surface cracks but still serviceable

Fail 13 Apr 2016 165,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tread has surface cracks but still serviceable

Pass 22 Apr 2015 162,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 158,152 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 158,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 146,088 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

osf tyre has chunk out of side wall

Pass 27 Apr 2013 146,088 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

osf tyre has chunk out of side wall

Pass 17 Oct 2011 124,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 100,054 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,840 miles

Rear tyres starting to show signs of age.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,593 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 71,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 67,928 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 67,928 miles

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

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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KN05 BSO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KN05 BSO, 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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KN05 BSO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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