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KS54 XPV

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,976 mi
Last recorded149,976 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 XPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 149,976 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 149,976 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 141,157 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 141,152 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 125,084 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 125,084 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 113,598 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 113,594 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 109,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 98,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 98,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,065 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 87,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 86,339 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 72,570 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,217 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,590 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 XPV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

KS54 XPV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is KS54 XPV safe to buy?

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