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KV05 BVU

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

173,636 mi
Last recorded173,636 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 BVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 173,636 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 169,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Sep 2022 169,539 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 162,493 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Engine to gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 162,492 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Engine to gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 156,372 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 144,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2019 144,850 miles

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

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 a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 2 Sep 2019 144,729 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 134,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated t c a arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated t c a arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 133,979 miles

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

Fuel light on.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated t c a arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated t c a arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At tread wear bars,also wearing on inner edge! Advised replace. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 122,383 miles

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Nearside rear tyre starting to distort/deform on inner shoulder

Pass 13 Oct 2016 118,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from drivers view

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2016 118,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2015 111,105 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 111,105 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 110,205 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 105,558 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wrong plates fitted on vehicle incorrect spacing

Pass 2 Jul 2013 100,186 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,074 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 14 Nov 2011 87,074 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 29 Dec 2010 80,322 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 73,058 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 65,874 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 65,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KV05 BVU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KV05 BVU, 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 KV05 BVU registered?

KV05 BVU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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