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KV55 VWS

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,209 mi
Last recorded180,209 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 VWS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 180,209 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 163,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread as low as 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along lower part of screen ,recommend it to be replaced (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to fuel tank strap

tyre pressures !

Fail 8 Feb 2025 163,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread as low as 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom ,recommend it to be replaced (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to fuel tank straps

Pass 23 Dec 2023 163,452 miles

Corrosion to parts of rear suspension

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread as low as 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Unable to fully see rear inner brake pads

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracking to lower part of offside of screen,signs of crack creeping over screen ,Recommend it to be replaced (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 162,731 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspension upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread as low as 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack to lower part of screen,only just passed test, Recommend it to be replaced (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 162,604 miles

Crack in screen view,my view of the crack blocked by steering wheel,but Recommend it to be replaced

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside suspension upper arms inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 162,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split to core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split to core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Crack in screen view,my view of the crack blocked by steering wheel,but Recommend it to be replaced

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside suspension upper arms inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 159,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 152,829 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 142,527 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 136,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 136,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 128,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 122,598 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 116,752 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 107,653 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 88,337 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 68,425 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 VWS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VWS, 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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KV55 VWS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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