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KV55 YAK

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,618 mi
Last recorded159,618 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 YAK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 159,618 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension bushes deteriorating and perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 159,618 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension bushes deteriorating and perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 159,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arms inner bushes debonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear subframe heavily corroded and all rear suspension bushes deteriorating and perishing.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 146,675 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2019 146,575 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 142,761 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 139,817 miles

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall starting to crack.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 134,133 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 129,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 123,062 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 117,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 110,222 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 101,532 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 86,504 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 83,526 miles

front tyres low on tread

Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,238 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 YAK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YAK, 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 YAK registered?

KV55 YAK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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