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KS05 BZX

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

236,808 mi
Last recorded236,808 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 BZX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 236,808 miles

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 230,293 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 224,294 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 212,222 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 199,912 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 199,912 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 186,269 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 171,968 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 171,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 166,767 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 156,690 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 148,623 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view damaged cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 139,465 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 126,935 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 115,114 miles

small cut in n/s front tyre inner sidewall not deep enough to reach the cord/ply

Pass 27 Jun 2012 101,301 miles

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

nail in n/s rear tyre inner corner not repairable

rear tyres getting low 2-3mm

Pass 25 May 2011 89,091 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 77,381 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,786 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 56,822 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES 2-3.5mm

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 1.6-3.0mm

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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KS05 BZX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 KS05 BZX, 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 KS05 BZX registered?

KS05 BZX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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