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KV55 YBB

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,745 mi
Last recorded170,745 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 170,745 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside corrosion noted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 170,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside corrosion noted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 158,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 158,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 143,401 miles

Central Rear Exhaust slight insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake service

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All x4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 143,401 miles

Central Rear Exhaust slight insecure

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake service

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All x4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 119,127 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 119,115 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush seperated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 107,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 107,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,219 miles

EML on

Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,001 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 83,508 miles

Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing slightly and juddering

Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,102 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,058 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,340 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,942 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 YBB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YBB, 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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KV55 YBB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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