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A4 OMU

2005 Ariel Atom

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,653 mi
Last recorded10,653 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ariel Atom11,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 OMU
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 10,653 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 10,559 miles

Fuel pipe leaking into engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc wearing and scored

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 9,430 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 9,427 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 7,466 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 7,466 miles

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 7,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 6,396 miles

different rear callipers fitted at time of test

road exhaust system refitted at test

Pass 8 Nov 2014 6,027 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 4,570 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 3,967 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 3,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 3,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 3,763 miles

How Reliable is the Ariel Atom?

Based on 2,244 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
723
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 38
Stop lamp not working 28
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 22
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard 14
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A4 OMU is a 2005 Ariel Atom in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 11,884 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 Ariel Atom fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 OMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ariel Atom typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Ariel Atom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 OMU registered?

A4 OMU is a 2005 Ariel Atom, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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