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KW55 XTU

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,940 mi
Last recorded158,940 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 158,940 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 150,538 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front both suspension bump stops in poor conditon

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner cv boot deteriorating

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear suspension / subframe corroding

all brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2024 150,538 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front both suspension bump stops in poor conditon

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner cv boot deteriorating

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear suspension / subframe corroding

all brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 142,755 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 135,842 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2022 135,842 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2021 127,286 miles

Central Rear seat belt not working correctly

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 122,718 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

centre rear seat belt inoperative

Pass 23 Jul 2019 117,865 miles

vehicle fitted with engine cover, undertrays and sill covers obscuring view of some components.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 111,138 miles

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Fail 23 Jul 2018 111,138 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 29 Jul 2017 103,573 miles

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

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

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,249 miles

engine cover fitted

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Jul 2015 85,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's, obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's: obscuring condition of sill area.

Fail 11 Jul 2014 75,530 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's: obscuring condition of sill area.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,452 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,455 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,884 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,170 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 22,412 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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KW55 XTU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XTU, 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 KW55 XTU registered?

KW55 XTU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is KW55 XTU safe to buy?

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