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KY05 XTN

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,556 mi
Last recorded171,556 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 XTN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 171,556 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock dust covers detached (5.3.2 (b))

Rear no rear belts checked seats folded flat

Fail 14 Dec 2020 171,556 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock dust covers detached (5.3.2 (b))

Rear no rear belts checked seats folded flat

Pass 28 Nov 2019 163,521 miles

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))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 163,521 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 153,885 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 143,962 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 134,106 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 134,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 122,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 122,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 112,075 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 105,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 97,021 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 96,704 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 85,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2012 85,426 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,824 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 66,430 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 66,016 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 May 2009 53,414 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2008 39,906 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)

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 XTN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 XTN, 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 XTN registered?

KY05 XTN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is KY05 XTN safe to buy?

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