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KW05 NLU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

211,903 mi
Last recorded211,903 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 NLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 211,903 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 199,208 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 177,049 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 167,459 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 163,015 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 163,015 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 154,272 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 146,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 129,243 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 129,243 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 110,666 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)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 93,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2013 93,954 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,998 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,426 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 56,426 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,859 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 48,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,374 miles

all under side of car has covers

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 NLU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

KW05 NLU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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