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KP05 WPL

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,994 mi
Last recorded168,994 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 WPL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 168,994 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 167,498 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Feb 2024 167,474 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 159,732 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 157,039 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 149,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 141,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper both suspension arms inner bushes

Offside Front Upper both suspension arms inner bushes

Fail 28 Sep 2017 141,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure mounting broken (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper both suspension arms inner bushes

Offside Front Upper both suspension arms inner bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2016 115,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

eml on at time of test

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

plastic under trays fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 108,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 94,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,626 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 62,701 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 52,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,209 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,169 miles

Nail in off side rear tyre

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

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 WPL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc 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 WPL, 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 WPL registered?

KP05 WPL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is KP05 WPL safe to buy?

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