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KV55 XYD

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,941 mi
Last recorded155,941 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 155,941 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 150,259 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 150,259 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 149,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 127,685 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 113,277 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 113,277 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 104,987 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 104,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 94,513 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 80,906 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 71,362 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,086 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,205 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 47,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,299 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,113 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 29,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,349 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 20,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside 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 XYD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XYD, 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 XYD registered?

KV55 XYD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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