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LV05 KBX

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

206,876 mi
Last recorded206,876 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 KBX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 206,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 202,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 187,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2022 187,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 178,109 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 172,047 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 172,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 157,840 miles

Nearside Front tyre- heavily worn inner edge

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 149,292 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre- wearing inner edge

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

both front tyres- wearing edges

Fail 8 Nov 2017 149,248 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Central exhaust box corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre- wearing inner edge

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

both front tyres- wearing edges

Pass 2 Nov 2016 135,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 135,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre- heavily worn edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 122,941 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 108,235 miles

both rear tyres perished, cracked, worn close to limit

Pass 14 May 2013 94,134 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside rear tyre starting to split slightly in sidewall..run flat ...

Fail 9 May 2013 94,121 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi corroded

offside rear tyre starting to split slightly in sidewall..run flat ...

Pass 2 May 2012 90,025 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 90,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,839 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 74,250 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 62,205 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 62,161 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,448 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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LV05 KBX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LV05 KBX, 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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LV05 KBX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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