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KX55 YTW

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

271,161 mi
Last recorded271,161 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 YTW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 271,161 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 May 2025 271,160 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner And Outer Sill Holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner And Outer Sill Holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 269,328 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 269,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 267,678 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor//sill//jacking point n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2023 267,678 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor//sill//jacking point n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading low (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 263,854 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 263,854 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 259,745 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 254,306 miles

Offside outer cv boot slight leak

Fail 1 Nov 2019 254,306 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside outer cv boot slight leak

Pass 21 Nov 2018 243,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Upper shock absorber aluminium mounting corroded.

Fail 20 Nov 2018 243,335 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Upper shock absorber aluminium mounting corroded.

Fail 31 Oct 2018 242,906 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing Edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing ARB link bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm outer ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 232,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear chassis at sub frame mountings and spring seats. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 232,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Bolt missing. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear chassis at sub frame mountings and spring seats. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 219,189 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 207,952 miles

BRAKE WEAR WARNING ILLUMINATED

CORROSION NEAR REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTINGS

Fail 30 Sep 2015 207,911 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

ADVISE CORROSION NEAR REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINTS

BRAKE WEAR WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 196,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 196,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine malfuntion lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 183,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 169,311 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 155,476 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 137,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 109,357 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 76,316 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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KX55 YTW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KX55 YTW, 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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KX55 YTW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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