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KS05 ELX

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,295 mi
Last recorded144,295 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 ELX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 144,295 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 137,526 miles

Central Front Lower stone chip in screen zone B in spec

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn void of tread /edge/

Offside Front Lower oil around cooler under side

brake discs rusting front and rears

parking brake just in spec 16percent

Fail 16 Jun 2018 137,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower stone chip in screen zone B in spec

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn void of tread /edge/

Offside Front Lower oil around cooler under side

brake discs rusting front and rears

Pass 30 Jun 2017 137,473 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine noise on idle level ok

Fail 29 Jun 2017 137,473 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake binding and down on effort

engine noise on idle level ok

service light showing

all tyre pressures appear low and some cracking inner walls

Pass 24 Jun 2016 133,158 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

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

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

engine noisey on idle

Pass 25 Jun 2015 128,439 miles

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

slight binding to n/s front brake

Fail 23 Jun 2015 128,421 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight binding to n/s front brake

Pass 14 Jun 2014 124,066 miles

near side beam pattern just in spec

stone chip in screen centre lower section in spec

Pass 22 Jun 2013 116,094 miles

front pads low

Pass 23 Jun 2012 105,459 miles

n/s/f spot lamp glass broken

Pass 18 Jun 2011 94,116 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 84,699 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 131,090 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jun 2008 93,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 ELX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

KS05 ELX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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