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KS54 GHX

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,295 mi
Last recorded217,295 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 GHX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 217,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 217,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 204,676 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

park performance just made spec./ pedal travel-- slightly spongy

Fail 11 Jan 2021 204,667 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding knocked off (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding knocked off (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding knocked off (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding knocked off (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 116kgf R 92kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment pulls against jumbo box (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high above zero line (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 181,085 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 171,894 miles

Central Rear crossmember slightly corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 163,155 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush part of track control arm (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost and foremost (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper track control arm outer bush

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush part of track control arm (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost and foremost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper track control arm outer bush

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 154,700 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 75,039 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Middle rear seat buckle cover damaged

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 154,700 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 144,594 miles

NSR steering arm bush slightly worn.

NSR tyre has a nail in it.

OSR steering arm bush slightly worn.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 144,428 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

NSR steering arm bush slightly worn.

NSR tyre has a nail in it.

OSR steering arm bush slightly worn.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 132,483 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 132,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 117,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished in the tread blocks.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 102,245 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 102,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 96,157 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 79,612 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 79,605 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,040 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Dec 2008 50,034 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 50,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 36,370 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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KS54 GHX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS54 GHX, 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 KS54 GHX registered?

KS54 GHX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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