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KN55 AVJ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,305 mi
Last recorded143,305 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 AVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2025 143,305 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front brake discs are corroded and heavily worn and flaking away (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake performance is fluctuating due to disc flaking away and corrosion (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubbers torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to no beam pattern on OSF headlamp (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn C Link bushes torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both top arm inner bushes are torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm shocker mounting bush is torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded top ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring snapped and full of HAY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn C Link bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm shocker mounting bush is torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm bush is torn (Bulkhead Side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded top ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding disc is running hot (possible caliper fault) (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm bush is starting to tear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush is starting to tear (Forward Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is punctured and full of stone cuts almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is delaminating (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shockers have signs of dampness from oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocker tubes are corroding at top of tube (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and suspension components are heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR/OSR top arm outer bushes are showing signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 133,406 miles

Engine malfunction indicator light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 128,497 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 17 Mar 2022 123,468 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 123,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 118,010 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 99,656 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,489 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,738 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,874 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre cracking

off side rear tyre cracking

off side rear tyre has shallow cut to the cords but less than 25mm

Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner/outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,539 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 47,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,350 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 43,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,112 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,106 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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KN55 AVJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KN55 AVJ, 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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KN55 AVJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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