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AU05 OLT

2005 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

188,191 mi
Last recorded188,191 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 OLT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 188,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 178,605 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 171,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 24 Mar 2018 160,992 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed All round (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 160,472 miles

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both(n/s 96kgf), (o/s98kgf) (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front door damaged

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 148,593 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 9 Mar 2017 148,593 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 138,430 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 121,856 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 100,669 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 96,799 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 76,581 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 76,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 70,167 miles

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 6 Oct 2010 57,181 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,386 miles

near side front tyre low on outter edge

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,935 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 28,519 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,519 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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AU05 OLT is a 2005 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU05 OLT, 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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AU05 OLT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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