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KR55 VCW

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,332 mi
Last recorded213,332 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 VCW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2020 213,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill covered with sealant

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2020 213,332 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear outer sill covered with sealant

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 195,501 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 195,501 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 178,054 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Front 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 19 Feb 2018 178,054 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 163,744 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 153,952 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 141,403 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 134,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 124,841 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 124,841 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 112,705 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 112,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 97,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 80,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3.5mm at edges

offside front tyre tread worn to 3mm

Fail 1 Dec 2009 80,350 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3.5mm at edges

offside front tyre tread worn to 3mm

Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,281 miles

wipers smeary

rear anti roll bar cracked

seat belt sometimes slow to retract

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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KR55 VCW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR55 VCW, 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 KR55 VCW registered?

KR55 VCW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is KR55 VCW safe to buy?

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