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KY05 DDN

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2963cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,251 mi
Last recorded157,251 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 DDN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 157,251 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 152,208 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 146,781 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 146,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 141,706 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 141,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 136,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 136,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 132,344 miles

Centre silencer outter skin corroded

Offside and nearside wheel arches corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bootfloor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake efficiencies indicate brakes need attention

Pass 23 Jan 2020 126,611 miles

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

middle silencer on exhaust heavily corroded on outter skin

Fail 17 Jan 2020 126,560 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator illuminating on dash for brake wear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn part of suspension arm, worn into suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn part of suspension arm, disintergrated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

middle silencer on exhaust heavily corroded on outter skin

Pass 18 Jan 2019 121,829 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 121,829 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 110,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 16 Jan 2017 101,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 94,954 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 85,979 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 screen wash wipe not working

Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp Adjuster Observed Fluctuating While Idling

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 73,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp Adjuster Observed Fluctuating While Idling

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,965 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 49,556 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,557 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,024 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 27,240 miles

rear tyre depths getting 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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KY05 DDN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,963cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DDN, 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 DDN registered?

KY05 DDN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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