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KX05 VCA

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,317 mi
Last recorded131,317 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 VCA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 131,317 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 123,694 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (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))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 119,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 115,246 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 111,045 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 111,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 107,946 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 104,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 104,642 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Heavily lipped & corroded on inner & outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer & inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 100,318 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rearmost lower arm ball joints o/s advanced movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and balding on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust system corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Aug 2018 100,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rearmost lower arm ball joints o/s advanced movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and balding on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged age cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust system corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2017 97,397 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 91,449 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 91,024 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,029 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 86,029 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,320 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,691 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2011 51,852 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 44,938 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,381 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,759 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VCA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

KX05 VCA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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