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KP05 VMA

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

267,180 mi
Last recorded267,180 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 VMA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 267,180 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 238,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 227,785 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2019 227,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 215,282 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 205,066 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 196,366 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 186,146 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 176,271 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 168,686 miles

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screen washer fluid low

Pass 7 May 2012 162,400 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2012 162,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 154,510 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 145,001 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 137,327 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 125,241 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 VMA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VMA, 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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KP05 VMA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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