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KW05 ETR

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,776 mi
Last recorded133,776 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 ETR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 133,776 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 133,766 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit terminal loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 119,970 miles

Brake pads warning lamp luminated

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Nov 2017 119,970 miles

Brake pads warning lamp luminated

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2017 119,935 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pads warning lamp luminated

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2016 109,330 miles

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

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

Inner trackrod end has play

Offside Front Tyre has damage on outside sidewall

Fail 1 Feb 2016 109,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Inner trackrod end has play

Offside Front Tyre has damage on outside sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2015 98,975 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2015 98,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 83,273 miles

both front brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,668 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 63,668 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,359 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,459 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,187 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,251 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre low on outside edge

offside front door handle cover missing

Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KW05 ETR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc 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 KW05 ETR, 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 KW05 ETR registered?

KW05 ETR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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