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KX55 ZYU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,576 mi
Last recorded214,576 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 ZYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 214,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wing slight damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 208,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 208,532 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 322,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

Fail 5 Mar 2018 322,690 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

Pass 21 Feb 2017 190,109 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 177,259 miles

both rear tyres inner edges badly worn and perished

Fail 23 Feb 2016 177,189 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front sleeve (7.1.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres inner edges badly worn and perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 163,562 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 151,639 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 139,495 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 137,417 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 116,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2009 100,446 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear anti roll bar corroding at collars but secure at time of test

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 87,103 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 87,103 miles

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

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 ZYU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYU, 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 KX55 ZYU registered?

KX55 ZYU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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