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KV05 YLC

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,973 mi
Last recorded139,973 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 YLC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 139,973 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 139,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 131,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 131,719 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 129,102 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 125,643 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 124,924 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 124,329 miles

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

advise o/s/rear seat belt casing broken

Fail 27 Feb 2016 124,329 miles

Fuel system component leaking left hand engine bank (7.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

advise o/s/rear seat belt casing broken

o/s window not working

Pass 15 Jun 2015 114,278 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 96,686 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 96,686 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 81,949 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Fail 16 Aug 2012 77,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 76,592 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,134 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 60,818 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,131 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 44,131 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YLC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

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

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