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KS05 PZH

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,591 mi
Last recorded187,591 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 187,591 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 208,682 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 204,506 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 204,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 201,147 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 201,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 190,520 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 190,516 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also wrong size fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 184,225 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 184,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Font pipe to center pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 181,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 181,404 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 173,399 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 171,774 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 171,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 155,800 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 132,728 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 132,728 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 109,727 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 109,727 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 97,518 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,187 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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 PZH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PZH, 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 PZH registered?

KS05 PZH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is KS05 PZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 PZH shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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