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KW05 YMR

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,277 mi
Last recorded147,277 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 YMR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 147,277 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

alll 4 top suspension arm bushs spliting

rear subframe and chssis bady corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 136,518 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 127,354 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

Fail 5 Jul 2023 127,351 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2022 118,832 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 118,827 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 101,444 miles

Belly panels fitted - Unable to fully inspect all components/ areas.

Brake wear warning - illuminated.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s & O/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + mount point areas. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 101,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases + box deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Rear tie bar - Inboard bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Belly panels fitted - Unable to fully inspect all components/ areas.

Brake wear warning - illuminated.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s & O/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + mount point areas. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 96,775 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 96,775 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 92,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 92,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 84,483 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Oct 2018 84,483 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,581 miles

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

Unable to check all components due to engine cover & under trays being fitted.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,755 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,448 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 57,825 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,075 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,455 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 36,169 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,576 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,478 miles

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

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

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 YMR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YMR, 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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KW05 YMR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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