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KT05 YNS

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

163,780 mi
Last recorded163,780 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 YNS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 163,780 miles

Front engine mount bush worn

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 156,837 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 148,680 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 140,837 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 134,541 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 129,549 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 129,549 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 125,206 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 125,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 118,968 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 118,956 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning light on (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 112,402 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 112,402 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 104,332 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 104,286 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,630 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 97,625 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 87,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 87,599 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 76,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 May 2013 66,898 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 54,613 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 26 May 2011 41,815 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 32,181 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 26,704 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 20,875 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)

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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KT05 YNS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KT05 YNS, 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 KT05 YNS registered?

KT05 YNS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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