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KY05 DFF

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,604 mi
Last recorded186,604 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 DFF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 186,604 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 186,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning light (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear seat belt inspection restricted due to seats folded down

Pass 17 Aug 2022 172,533 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 172,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs thin

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 152,458 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 152,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 147,810 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 141,127 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 141,127 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 128,971 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 122,707 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 108,845 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS PITED AND CORRODED BUT NOT WEAKENED .

Pass 27 Apr 2015 99,750 miles

Brake fluid level low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 83,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,920 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 63,902 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 54,205 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 43,518 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 33,467 miles

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 DFF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DFF, 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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KY05 DFF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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