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KS05 TWM

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

278,314 mi
Last recorded278,314 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 TWM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 278,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 278,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 266,060 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 266,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 253,040 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 243,000 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 233,311 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 232,242 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2018 220,042 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 211,664 miles

various oil leaks engine area's

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside upper head lamp mounting bracket damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2016 204,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside headlamp mounts damaged but headlamp still secure

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

various oil leaks engine areas

Fail 9 Dec 2016 204,372 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine areas (7.2.3)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside headlamp mounts damaged but headlamp still secure

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

various oil leaks

Pass 3 Dec 2015 188,043 miles

Nearside headlamp has 1 bracket broken

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

Various oil leaks

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 188,014 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp has 1 bracket broken

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

Various oil leaks

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 176,970 miles

damage to o/s/r o/s/f tyres on outer sidewalls

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2014 176,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

damage to o/s/r o/s/f tyres on outer sidewalls

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 164,126 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 150,637 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 136,807 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 15 Jun 2010 119,030 miles

engine rattling and shaking oil level om miniume

Pass 7 Jul 2009 100,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 75,811 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 TWM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TWM, 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 TWM registered?

KS05 TWM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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