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KV55 HDU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,176 mi
Last recorded97,176 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 HDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 97,176 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 97,176 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 91,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 91,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 84,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 84,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 80,551 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 78,584 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 76,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 73,531 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 73,458 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 70,393 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 66,443 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 61,137 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

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

cannot test some underbody items due to factory finishing trim

Pass 8 Aug 2015 59,031 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 56,528 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 55,248 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,180 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,761 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

front brake discs coroded on inner face-not excessive yet

Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,411 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,547 miles

rear tyres scrubbing inside edges & tread getting low

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 HDU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDU, 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 KV55 HDU registered?

KV55 HDU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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