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KY55 VZP

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,554 mi
Last recorded139,554 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 VZP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 139,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front shock has misting of oil

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

Offside Front shock has misting of oil

Offside Rear tyre side wall rubbed (curbed)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 139,553 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front shock has misting of oil

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

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

Offside Front shock has misting of oil

Offside Rear tyre side wall rubbed (curbed)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2015 134,059 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 134,059 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 123,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 113,320 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 107,593 miles

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

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)

slight drag to o/s front brake rec service / clean caliper/pads

Fail 23 Jul 2012 107,593 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight drag to o/s front brake rec service / clean caliper/pads

Pass 3 May 2011 96,498 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2011 96,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 89,973 miles

both wipers smearing screen

rear washer inop (not part of test)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 89,970 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both wipers smearing screen

rear washer inop (not part of test)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 79,670 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,226 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 VZP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

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

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