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KP55 DMU

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

181,872 mi
Last recorded181,872 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 DMU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 181,872 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 170,420 miles

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

Front both front wings are badly corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2023 160,038 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 150,629 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 141,913 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 137,094 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 130,517 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 122,405 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2017 109,165 miles

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

undertrays engine covers

Pass 26 Sep 2016 103,787 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 97,538 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,232 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 80,913 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,894 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,986 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Rear discs corroding

Slight corrosion on front discs

Fail 18 Nov 2011 66,986 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside mirror cracked

Rear discs corroding

Slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,654 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 47,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,755 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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KP55 DMU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KP55 DMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP55 DMU registered?

KP55 DMU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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