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KV55 PGX

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

251,694 mi
Last recorded251,694 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 PGX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 251,694 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 251,691 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 251,662 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested Excessive leak from O/S/R (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose Inner steering arm/track rod end retaining nut (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose Inner steering arm/track rod end retaining nut (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F wing corroded to excess

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 251,651 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock bolt bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

power steering fluid leak

Pass 10 Oct 2024 229,089 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CRACKED

centre exhaust sleeve joint loose

nearside rear anti-roll bar link bolt missing

nearside rear brake back plate loose

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 9 Oct 2024 229,077 miles

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

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

WINDSCREEN CRACKED

centre exhaust sleeve joint loose

nearside rear anti-roll bar link bolt missing

nearside rear brake back plate loose

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 1 Aug 2022 216,313 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

both rear flexi-brake hoses perished

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

windscreen cracked/stonechipped

Fail 18 Jul 2022 216,312 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

both rear flexi-brake hoses perished

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

windscreen cracked/stonechipped

Pass 17 Jul 2021 198,687 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 197,358 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 193,324 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 190,394 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 184,059 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 174,634 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 168,314 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 162,133 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 152,727 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 143,327 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 131,009 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 118,150 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 97,631 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 75,585 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 75,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PGX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PGX, 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 PGX registered?

KV55 PGX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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