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KY05 AWF

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,796 mi
Last recorded176,796 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 AWF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 176,796 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2023 168,201 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 198,077 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 167,837 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 156,591 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 146,912 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 146,685 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 129,464 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 129,418 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 110,135 miles

both rear anti-roll bar d bushes poor

both rear handbrake brackets rusty

covers fitted to vehicle

rear inner brake pads 70% worn

slight damage to o/s/r sill area

small stone chip in centre of screen

Fail 26 Apr 2016 110,135 miles

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

both rear anti-roll bar d bushes poor

both rear handbrake brackets rusty

covers fitted to vehicle

eml light flashing on

rear inner brake pads 70% worn

slight damage to o/s/r sill area

small stone chip in centre of screen

Pass 29 Apr 2015 105,132 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 100,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen wipers worn

Fail 30 Apr 2014 100,207 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen wipers worn

Pass 7 May 2013 95,615 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HORN TONE POOR

O/S/F LOWER FRONT ARM DUST COVER PERISHING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 95,575 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HORN TONE POOR

O/S/F LOWER FRONT ARM DUST COVER PERISHING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2012 90,110 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER FRONT ARM DUST COVERS PERISHING

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR D BUSH PLASTIC SLEEVES SPLITTING

SMALL STONE CHIP IN FRONT CENTRE SCREEN AREA

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 90,110 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER FRONT ARM DUST COVERS PERISHING

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR D BUSH PLASTIC SLEEVES SPLITTING

SMALL STONE CHIP IN FRONT CENTRE SCREEN AREA

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,297 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 68,767 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 60,104 miles

rear pads low

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 20 May 2008 51,014 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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,908 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)

small stone chips all over front screen

Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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 AWF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY05 AWF, 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 AWF registered?

KY05 AWF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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