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KY05 DGE

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,393 mi
Last recorded162,393 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 DGE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 162,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 160,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 157,214 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 157,211 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

EML on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 154,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 151,616 miles

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

both rear brake discs are rusty

Fail 19 Dec 2017 151,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2016 143,217 miles

Under trays and engine covers restrict inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2015 129,608 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 129,608 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 115,281 miles

O/S/F Door damaged

O/S/F Tyre severely worn on inner & outer edge

O/S/F Wing damaged

Slight knocking from front of engine

Pass 17 Jun 2013 106,667 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf tyre has been run on low & has damaged to sidewalls

rear brake discs very badly corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2013 106,537 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre has been run on low & has damaged to sidewalls

rear brake discs very badly corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2012 97,592 miles

drivers wing and door has damage

air bag light on

rear brake discs corroded and pitted but not seriously weakend

Fail 26 Jun 2012 97,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

drivers wing and door has damage

rear brake discs corroded and pitted but not seriously weakend

Pass 15 Mar 2011 85,249 miles

air bag light on

Fail 14 Mar 2011 85,244 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,878 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 63,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 47,473 miles

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

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

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 DGE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DGE, 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 DGE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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