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KN05 ODE

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,915 mi
Last recorded95,915 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 ODE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 95,915 miles

NEARSIDE FOG LIGHT INOP

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall multiple damage (no cords showing!) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 4 Dec 2025 95,768 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT BULBS INCORRECT FOR HEADLIGHTS (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. WRONG SIZE TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT AND SPLIT (5.2.3 (b))

NEARSIDE FOG LIGHT INOP

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

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 9 Dec 2024 79,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2023 76,518 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 72,049 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 68,006 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 62,647 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 60,557 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,149 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 55,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,605 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush all front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,512 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 48,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 44,829 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,341 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 29,644 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 25,021 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 19,690 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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KN05 ODE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KN05 ODE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN05 ODE registered?

KN05 ODE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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