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KN05 BUF

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,005 mi
Last recorded156,005 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 BUF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 156,005 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect

Fail 19 Dec 2015 156,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect

Pass 21 Oct 2014 127,184 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 127,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 117,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear ARB collars split but no movement.

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 117,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear ARB collars split but no movement.

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 109,974 miles

Both rear ARB collars split but no movement.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 109,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear ARB collars split but no movement.

Engine light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 99,100 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 91,498 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 87,420 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 79,823 miles

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

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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KN05 BUF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BUF, 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 KN05 BUF registered?

KN05 BUF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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