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KS05 NBM

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,921 mi
Last recorded91,921 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 NBM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 91,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 89,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 89,527 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,012 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 79,257 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 79,199 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing-wheel arch form. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 74,318 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 74,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt <frontmost arm>. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt <frontmost arm>. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 68,774 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 68,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 61,243 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 58,195 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 58,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,016 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 51,578 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,222 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 50,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,485 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 40,123 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,863 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,546 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NBM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NBM, 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 NBM registered?

KS05 NBM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is KS05 NBM safe to buy?

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