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KV55 EVK

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

196,541 mi
Last recorded196,541 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 EVK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 196,541 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 196,525 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 187,901 miles

advise : surface corrosion to all rear suspension arms

Pass 22 Sep 2021 178,650 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floor light rust

Pass 18 Sep 2020 174,840 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrded

Fail 14 Aug 2020 174,828 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 168,767 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 168,767 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 149,980 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 149,979 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 134,263 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 133,645 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush REAR ARM BUSH SPLIT (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush REAR ARM BUSH SPLIT (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush FRONT ARM BUSH PERISHED (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inside edge

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush FRONT ARM BUSH PERISHED (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 124,682 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 124,682 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 114,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 107,065 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Both nearside front upper suspension arm bushes are worn

Both offside front upper suspension arm bushes are worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle seems to have a slight missfire on idle and emits a small amount of blue smoke

Pass 25 Sep 2013 101,868 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Both n/s/f upper suspension arm bushes worn

Both o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes worn

Front inner brake pads appear low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 101,866 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both front brake discs are worn

Both n/s/f upper suspension arm bushes worn

Both o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes worn

Both rear brake discs worn

Front inner brake pads appear low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,752 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2011 79,296 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,762 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,881 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,369 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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KV55 EVK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KV55 EVK, 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 KV55 EVK registered?

KV55 EVK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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