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KP05 WSU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,923 mi
Last recorded144,923 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 WSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 144,923 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 143,900 miles

Central exhaust centre joining sleeve clamp corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front offside front service brake lagging in operation compared to nearside front . not excessive.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 143,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS & Traction control warning light on (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury outer wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central exhaust centre joining sleeve clamp corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear slight resistance from wheel

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

Pass 25 May 2021 141,183 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2021 141,180 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing etc (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 133,013 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak from right hand rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower lower suspension arm has small hole but not allowing dirt into joint.

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 126,130 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 125,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 110,839 miles

parking brake just met MOT requirements

Pass 11 Dec 2015 89,426 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 89,426 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 71,797 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 71,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 58,603 miles

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 19 Nov 2012 49,627 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 49,627 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 40,267 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,463 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 26,893 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,415 miles

coolant level below min.

rear anti roll bar bush support collers starting to crack. no play in the bushes.

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 WSU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WSU, 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 WSU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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