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KV55 XYC

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,909 mi
Last recorded145,909 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 XYC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2022 145,909 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

EML on

Pass 10 Aug 2021 126,591 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 126,591 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 117,676 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 112,151 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 112,148 miles

Central Front Upper Fuel hose leaking Marked in Yellow (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 94,405 miles

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

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

engine cover

under shield

Fail 24 Jul 2018 94,403 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover

under shield

Pass 18 Aug 2017 90,281 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 90,281 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,207 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,171 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,539 miles

rear number plate cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,017 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 46,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,659 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 38,083 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,029 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,444 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,938 miles

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

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 XYC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

KV55 XYC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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