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KY05 DFO

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,675 mi
Last recorded160,675 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 DFO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 160,675 miles

Central Exhaust Silencer deteriorated

Engine Management light illuminated

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 160,675 miles

Central Exhaust Silencer deteriorated

Engine Management light illuminated

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 157,307 miles

Rear shock absorbers x 2 corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

body / sills x 2 corroded

exhaust rearbox cassing corroded come away

Fail 13 May 2023 157,307 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers x 2 corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

body / sills x 2 corroded

exhaust rearbox cassing corroded come away

Pass 11 Apr 2019 145,458 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 145,441 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))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 133,634 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 133,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 124,481 miles

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 119,556 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 119,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Valve stem seriously damaged All four. (4.1.D.1e)

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 115,776 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 109,864 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 101,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank straps becoming corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 101,420 miles

fuel tank straps becoming corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 94,461 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 94,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 90,328 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,578 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 66,751 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,333 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 DFO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DFO, 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 DFO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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