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KY55 VDX

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,845 mi
Last recorded189,845 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 VDX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 189,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine noisy

Fail 13 Nov 2018 189,839 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted welded on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

amber oil light is on

brake pad warning light is on

under trays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 6 Nov 2017 178,504 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside and sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 178,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside and sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 178,485 miles

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

Front Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 166,488 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 159,525 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 153,921 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 143,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 143,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2012 136,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing low (on 2.2mm)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 136,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing low (on 2.2mm)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 127,649 miles

Nearside 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 19 Oct 2010 118,542 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 99,797 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 90,069 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 90,069 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 VDX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KY55 VDX, 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 KY55 VDX registered?

KY55 VDX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is KY55 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 VDX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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