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KX05 VBY

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,349 mi
Last recorded135,349 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 135,349 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 135,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 117,640 miles

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

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

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 17 Dec 2018 103,306 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 91,583 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears. (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 91,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears. (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 84,721 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres tread starting to mis-shape

Fail 3 Jan 2017 84,720 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 7 Jan 2016 76,353 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower front (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres tread starting to mis-shape

Fail 7 Jan 2016 76,353 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower front (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 18 Dec 2014 69,034 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2014 69,033 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2013 61,272 miles

child seat offside and nearside rear unable to fully inspect seat belts

unable to fully inspect under body due to covers

Pass 2 Jan 2013 53,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,885 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F engine mount soft

N/S/F tyre inner sidewall splitting & outer sidewall damaged

N/S/R tyre inner & outer sidewalls splitting but not through to the cords

front brake discs lipped & corroded

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 10 Jan 2011 44,416 miles

Offside Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F engine mount soft

N/S/F tyre inner sidewall splitting & outer sidewall damaged

N/S/R tyre inner & outer sidewalls splitting but not through to the cords

front brake discs lipped & corroded

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,315 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 33,770 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 29,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,512 miles

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

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

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 VBY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KX05 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

KX05 VBY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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