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KX05 XAP

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

209,370 mi
Last recorded209,370 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 XAP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 209,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 199,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 189,916 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 189,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 186,334 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 186,322 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 186,317 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 179,167 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 179,051 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 168,449 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre edge worn

Pass 13 Jun 2016 156,443 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 156,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 144,044 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 144,004 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2014 131,763 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 131,763 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 117,950 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 117,950 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 103,751 miles

airbag light is on

both rear tyres are worn slightly unevenly

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2011 91,147 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 74,163 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 59,233 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 46,279 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 XAP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

KX05 XAP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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