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KT55 XWD

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

197,151 mi
Last recorded197,151 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 XWD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 197,151 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 191,584 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 191,575 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 186,215 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 186,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 181,344 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 181,338 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 174,976 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2021 176,274 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2020 167,986 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 154,347 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 145,038 miles

EM light on

Fail 1 May 2018 145,023 miles

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

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

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

EM light on

Pass 11 Apr 2017 135,796 miles

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

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Apr 2017 135,796 miles

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

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

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2016 129,962 miles

rear brake discs pitted/scored

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

front brake discs worn....replace when pads need replacing

Pass 27 Apr 2015 121,655 miles

rusting to rear brake disc faces

Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 77,038 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Dec 2012 77,038 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2012 64,792 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 51,344 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,929 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)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 39,920 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 21 Nov 2008 29,312 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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KT55 XWD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KT55 XWD, 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 KT55 XWD registered?

KT55 XWD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is KT55 XWD safe to buy?

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