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KS05 NBD

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

224,636 mi
Last recorded224,636 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 NBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 224,636 miles

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

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

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 15 Jul 2021 221,085 miles

All front suspension bushes worn perished and cracking

Front discs lipping and rear discs worn

OST lower engine mount weeping

Osr tyre worn close to the limits and has uneven wear

Rear shocks corroded

Under trays and engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2021 221,080 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All front suspension bushes worn perished and cracking

Front discs lipping and rear discs worn

OST lower engine mount weeping

Osr tyre worn close to the limits and has uneven wear

Rear shocks corroded

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 218,088 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 214,774 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 214,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 205,829 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 195,670 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 183,853 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 183,853 miles

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

Braking system leaking nsr flexy hose (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 18,638 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 156,805 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 144,644 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 144,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 133,176 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 120,632 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 106,151 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 83,826 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,913 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 NBD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NBD, 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 NBD registered?

KS05 NBD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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