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KV55 XXS

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

267,444 mi
Last recorded267,444 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 267,444 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 267,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (as chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 255,369 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 243,705 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 232,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 223,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 214,685 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 214,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 207,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 207,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 200,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 200,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 192,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 192,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 188,055 miles

left and right side rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2014 188,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

left and right side rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 162,344 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded.

front and rear lower covers fitted restricting inspection of vehicle.

offside rear child seat fitted resticting inspection of seat belt.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 162,344 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded.

front and rear lower covers fitted restricting inspection of vehicle.

offside rear child seat fitted resticting inspection of seat belt.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 134,872 miles

nearside front shock absorber damp.

offside rear child seat fitted restricting inspection of seat belt.

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 112,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

left and right side dipped headlamp aim lower limit

Pass 5 Nov 2009 91,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate is damaged

front service brake inbalance evident

left and right side front brake discs are worn

left and right side rear brake discs are scored , worn and corroded

left side dipped headlamp aim is on lower limit

right side dipped headlamp aim is on upper limit

Pass 20 Oct 2008 63,574 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 XXS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

KV55 XXS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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