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KU05 JSV

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

301,045 mi
Last recorded301,045 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 JSV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 301,045 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 301,045 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 297,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 296,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 292,216 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 284,973 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 284,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 271,848 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 264,312 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 243,257 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 243,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 221,559 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 206,294 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 206,294 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 188,807 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 188,807 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 164,680 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 139,371 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 118,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/F and O/S/R tyres splitting.

Windscreen cracked.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 118,670 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)

O/S/F and O/S/R tyres splitting.

Windscreen cracked.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 101,464 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 88,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 76,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,083 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,534 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,328 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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KU05 JSV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc 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 KU05 JSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU05 JSV registered?

KU05 JSV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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