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KW54 VYR

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

248,678 mi
Last recorded248,678 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 VYR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 248,678 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 235,827 miles

All Rear suspention components corroded and bushes deteiorated

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 235,811 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 217,089 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2021 200,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2021 200,240 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 188,636 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 19 Oct 2020 188,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 174,753 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

coolant level low

Fail 19 Oct 2019 174,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

coolant level low

Pass 16 Oct 2018 167,671 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm (x2) inner bushes deteriorating especially rear

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose perishing-not excessive

Offside Front Upper suspension arm (x2) inner bushes deteriorating especially rear

Offside Rear flexible brake hose perishing-not excessive

Fail 16 Oct 2018 167,670 miles

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm (x2) inner bushes deteriorating especially rear

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose perishing-not excessive

Offside Front Upper suspension arm (x2) inner bushes deteriorating especially rear

Offside Rear flexible brake hose perishing-not excessive

Pass 16 Feb 2018 162,093 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 162,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed showing wire inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed showing wire inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2017 155,027 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 147,973 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 147,971 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 141,698 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 141,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 136,484 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 136,483 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 18 Feb 2013 131,270 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine undertray damaged

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 23 Jan 2012 126,212 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 126,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 119,315 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 110,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seatbelt

Pass 19 Feb 2009 104,098 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 86,508 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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KW54 VYR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KW54 VYR, 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 KW54 VYR registered?

KW54 VYR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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