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A4 OUU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,444 mi
Last recorded203,444 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 OUU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 203,444 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 203,443 miles

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

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

Position lamp missing Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 198,958 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Residue on offside front brake caliper.

Fail 8 Sep 2021 198,957 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Residue on offside front brake caliper.

Pass 15 Jul 2020 195,500 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 195,487 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. Also LED bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 186,808 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 27 Mar 2019 186,808 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 180,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower strut bush

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 180,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower strut bush

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 175,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 May 2016 167,950 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 152,559 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 145,156 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 136,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 130,881 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 130,811 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 122,329 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Apr 2010 114,241 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 107,630 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 96,761 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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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A4 OUU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A4 OUU, 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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A4 OUU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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