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KP05 XEF

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,413 mi
Last recorded179,413 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 XEF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 179,413 miles

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

No reverse bulbs working

Outer skin on back box corroded - no leaks

Fail 21 Jul 2023 179,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

No reverse bulbs working

Outer skin on back box corroded - no leaks

Pass 5 Jul 2022 170,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 158,729 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 157,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Linkage detached from arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Front exhaust flexy badly leaking (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm also badly cracked . 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2018 140,487 miles

Under covers fitted to vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 137,170 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 129,633 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 123,176 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 114,783 miles

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

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall split

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside headlight bracket cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 114,781 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall split

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside headlight bracket cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 103,829 miles

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

front bumper temp repair been carried out by vehicle presenter

Fail 19 Nov 2013 103,764 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front bumper temp repair been carried out by vehicle presenter

Pass 22 Nov 2012 95,670 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 86,351 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre misshaped 235/45/17

Pass 30 Jun 2010 75,213 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 1 Jul 2009 67,380 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 61,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,362 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 XEF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XEF, 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 XEF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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