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KY05 AVU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

270,319 mi
Last recorded270,319 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 AVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 270,319 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 259,724 miles

both front shocks wiping

front suspation balljonts gaters deterated

front suspation bushes deterated

just past emissions

Pass 12 Jun 2017 235,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 212,355 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TD=2mm MD=4714 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TD= 2/3mm Md=4614 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 212,355 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TD=2mm MD=4714 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TD= 2/3mm Md=4614 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 187,309 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 160,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 150,919 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)

Rear pads are getting low

Pass 10 May 2012 136,404 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 118,979 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 10 May 2010 99,374 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 81,905 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 11 May 2009 81,902 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 May 2008 62,013 miles

both rear discs slightly lipped and worn

Fail 12 May 2008 62,011 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear discs slightly lipped and worn

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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KY05 AVU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY05 AVU, 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 KY05 AVU registered?

KY05 AVU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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