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KV05 YKW

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,081 mi
Last recorded81,081 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 YKW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 81,081 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside registration plate lamp dim

Fail 29 Jun 2023 81,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside registration plate lamp dim

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

Pass 28 Jul 2022 79,375 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 79,373 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 front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,079 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 72,055 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 68,123 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,786 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,831 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 63,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively cleaned both, (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,434 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 61,434 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,470 miles

drivers window in/op.

under panels fitted.

Fail 5 Sep 2015 58,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

drivers window in/op.

under panels fitted.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 54,251 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 50,692 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,692 miles

all tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,542 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,172 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,098 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 39,046 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 39,046 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,998 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,761 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 YKW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

KV05 YKW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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