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KV55 XZE

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

148,803 mi
Last recorded148,803 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 XZE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 148,803 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 135,280 miles

Disc slightly pitted front and rear

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracking on inner side wall

Fail 7 Aug 2017 135,280 miles

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

Disc slightly pitted front and rear

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracking on inner side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2016 123,216 miles

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

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

water trapped under battery

Fail 29 Jul 2016 123,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

water trapped under battery

Pass 28 Jul 2015 113,299 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2015 113,299 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2014 103,439 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 103,434 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 87,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 6 Aug 2013 87,025 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,400 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring broken, but still held securely in place

Pass 5 Aug 2011 51,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine/gearbox undertrays missing

o/s washer alignment

Fail 2 Aug 2011 51,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine/gearbox undertrays missing

o/s washer alignment

Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,771 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 41,306 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,306 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 32,820 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 32,820 miles

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

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 XZE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

KV55 XZE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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