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KR05 DLE

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,043 mi
Last recorded122,043 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 DLE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 122,043 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 122,043 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both NSF OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 117,814 miles

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

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

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2019 113,429 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 113,429 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2018 107,880 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 107,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front TYRE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS ON EDGES OF TYRE

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 101,206 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 92,243 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,683 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Both rear brake hoses perished.

Cut in offside front tyre outer wall.

Front discs slightly lipped and pitted on edges

Fail 8 Dec 2015 76,683 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Both rear brake hoses perished.

Cut in offside front tyre outer wall.

Front discs slightly lipped and pitted on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2014 68,288 miles

EML on

Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,400 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,343 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,076 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,056 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 32,056 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,126 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,604 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 21,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,399 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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KR05 DLE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KR05 DLE, 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 KR05 DLE registered?

KR05 DLE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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