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KW55 XCS

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,300 mi
Last recorded106,300 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XCS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 106,300 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Jun 2022 104,101 miles

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2021 100,364 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 97,646 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 97,605 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 94,004 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 94,004 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 88,551 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,882 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 70,820 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,837 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 62,836 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,824 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,998 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,134 miles

all tyres deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2011 39,655 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,878 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,752 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 37,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,540 miles

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

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

Small split in outer sidewall of offside front tyre.

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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KW55 XCS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KW55 XCS, 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 KW55 XCS registered?

KW55 XCS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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