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KY55 FHE

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

204,989 mi
Last recorded204,989 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 FHE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 204,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Outer light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lights dimmer than offside

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen offside

Pass 1 Nov 2022 197,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot lid damaged and nearside boot light lens damaged and light output dim

chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2021 190,325 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot lid damaged and nearside boot light lens damaged and light output dim

chip in windscreen

nearside rear outer light lens damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2021 190,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2354517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot lid damaged and nearside boot light lens damaged and light output dim

chip in windscreen

nearside rear outer light lens damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2020 183,924 miles

NS&OS Rear bump stops deteriorated.

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 173,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 173,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush In suspension arm. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush In suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 159,954 miles

Wiper blades perished.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 159,948 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Wiper blades perished.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 147,763 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 147,763 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush FRONT arm of pair (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level low.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 136,690 miles

NSR foam bump stop deteriorated.

Upper front suspension arm inner bush deteriorating. OSF suspension.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 124,765 miles

OSF suspension upper front arm bush bonding deteriorating.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 113,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OSR tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 102,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 102,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 90,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc's worn.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 90,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc's worn.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 76,545 miles

NSF,NSR & OSF wheelrim slightly damaged.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 62,340 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 61,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Wiper blades perished[rubber hard]

Pass 16 Sep 2009 1,590 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 35,020 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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KY55 FHE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KY55 FHE, 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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KY55 FHE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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