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KX55 ZBW

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,926 mi
Last recorded175,926 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 ZBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 175,926 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

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

both rear brake discs have surface rust

centre exhaust box outer cover corroded

side skirts fitted covering outer sills

Fail 16 Apr 2021 175,926 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

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

both rear brake discs have surface rust

centre exhaust box outer cover corroded

side skirts fitted covering outer sills

Pass 27 Feb 2018 163,404 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 156,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear plastic undertray damaged and insecure

Nearside plastic sill cover damaged

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 156,888 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear plastic undertray damaged and insecure

Nearside plastic sill cover damaged

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 144,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside plastic outer sill cover cracked and broken

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Feb 2016 144,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside plastic outer sill cover cracked and broken

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Feb 2015 133,051 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 133,048 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 123,068 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 107,672 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 95,929 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 95,929 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 8 Nov 2010 85,595 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 72,627 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 72,627 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,486 miles

front tyres worn very low

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 ZBW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KX55 ZBW, 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 ZBW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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