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KS05 MVY

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

210,011 mi
Last recorded210,011 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 MVY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 210,011 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 188,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 188,239 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 178,646 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 178,645 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 157,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2019 157,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush in lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 139,839 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 May 2017 122,752 miles

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

Nearside 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 10 May 2016 113,154 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 113,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

several items removed from mirror prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2015 101,254 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 2 May 2014 83,540 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 83,481 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,839 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,530 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 52,106 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 48,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,051 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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KS05 MVY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KS05 MVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS05 MVY registered?

KS05 MVY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is KS05 MVY safe to buy?

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