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KP05 VLW

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,341 mi
Last recorded162,341 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 VLW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 162,341 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 162,332 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 149,154 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 143,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 143,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush part of lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 134,670 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 134,661 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 127,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 120,091 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,102 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 115,022 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 115,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,973 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 111,894 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 108,065 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,905 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 98,281 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 89,525 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 89,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 82,262 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 71,161 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 71,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,156 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,878 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 VLW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KP05 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

KP05 VLW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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