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KX05 VBU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

146,536 mi
Last recorded146,536 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 VBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 146,536 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 141,193 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 140,302 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 130,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 123,500 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 115,926 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN /EML LIGHT ON

Pass 23 Jun 2020 110,490 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 110,490 miles

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,741 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 94,357 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,070 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 87,070 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,256 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,342 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,324 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 68,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,467 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 9 Jun 2012 50,976 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,504 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,948 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,680 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,851 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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KX05 VBU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KX05 VBU, 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 KX05 VBU registered?

KX05 VBU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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