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KR54 OAU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,248 mi
Last recorded132,248 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 OAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 132,248 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 132,234 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 129,706 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 129,364 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 129,356 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 127,502 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 127,247 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 126,625 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 124,766 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 124,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut loose on bar bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 124,110 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 123,264 miles

All tyres wearing low.

Pass 17 Jan 2018 122,490 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 122,490 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 121,054 miles

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 120,210 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 120,207 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both from headlights deterioated (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leal

Pass 18 Dec 2014 119,781 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Condensation in nearside headlamp,slightly reduced light output.

Front lower suspension ball joint dust covers perished.

Nearside rear tyre tread almost on legal limit.

Offside front upper(rear) suspension ball joint slightly worn.

Rear indicator bulbs discoloured.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 31 Dec 2013 118,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 116,179 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light is on

nearside rear tyre worn on edge on raised platform section of tread

Fail 10 Dec 2012 116,179 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

brake pad warning light is on

nearside rear tyre worn on edge on raised platform section of tread

Pass 20 Sep 2011 103,525 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 87,757 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 76,959 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 48,251 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges and on tread wear indicators in the centres

Fail 19 Dec 2007 48,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bald on inner edges and on tread wear indicators in the centres

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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KR54 OAU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KR54 OAU, 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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KR54 OAU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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