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KV55 YFS

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,230 mi
Last recorded148,230 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 YFS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2020 148,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

suspension components slightly corroded

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 22 Nov 2020 148,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

suspension components slightly corroded

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 12 Jul 2019 143,808 miles

Boot lid only opens from key

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot damp

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 both arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering noisy when turning lock to lock

Fail 11 Jul 2019 143,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Boot lid only opens from key

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot damp

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 both arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering noisy when turning lock to lock

Fail 8 Jul 2019 143,794 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

light corrosion round rear coil spring mountings

slight play in nearside rack arm

windscreen chipped in zone A

Pass 13 Jun 2018 135,641 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2018 135,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 122,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 122,557 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 110,156 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front and rear brakes worn thin (attention soon needed)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 93,015 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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 76,124 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,982 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,701 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,486 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,906 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,361 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 32,487 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 YFS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YFS, 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 YFS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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