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KP05 ALU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

181,013 mi
Last recorded181,013 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 ALU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 181,013 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 181,013 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 170,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 170,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 162,009 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 150,630 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 138,339 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 129,524 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 113,875 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 108,581 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 May 2017 106,366 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the edge

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 106,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the edge

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 98,532 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 98,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 90,519 miles

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

n.s.f wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Fail 24 Apr 2015 90,519 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n.s.f wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,093 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 76,125 miles

oil leak from filter area

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,324 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,017 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,540 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,196 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 34,462 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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KP05 ALU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KP05 ALU, 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 KP05 ALU registered?

KP05 ALU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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