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KV05 HZE

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

188,835 mi
Last recorded188,835 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 HZE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 188,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges / 2.2m at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill weak / corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges / 1.8m at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-side corroded in places

Fail 3 Feb 2026 188,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges / 2.2m at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill weak / corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges / 1.8m at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-side corroded in places

Pass 4 Feb 2025 179,315 miles

chip in front window screen

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 179,315 miles

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

chip in front window screen

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 173,885 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 163,485 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 156,665 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 153,725 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 149,278 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 141,672 miles

Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated for most both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 133,369 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 125,212 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 114,641 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 114,641 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 103,957 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,792 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 92,790 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 84,632 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 84,632 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,702 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,004 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,188 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 41,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,449 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,362 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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KV05 HZE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HZE, 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 KV05 HZE registered?

KV05 HZE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is KV05 HZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 HZE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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