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KW05 FKP

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,501 mi
Last recorded176,501 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 FKP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 176,501 miles

235/45r17

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 176,501 miles

235/45r17

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 171,303 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 top front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 171,303 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen offside (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 top front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 162,285 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 162,284 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front TCA (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 151,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2017 151,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 141,889 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 129,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Feb 2015 129,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2014 122,926 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 111,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 98,328 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,534 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 88,849 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 83,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 76,283 miles

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

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

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 FKP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FKP, 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 KW05 FKP registered?

KW05 FKP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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