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AV05 OSC

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,566 mi
Last recorded139,566 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OSC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 139,566 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 129,922 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower arm bushes / general (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion within prescribed areas under vehicle / general

Pass 16 Jun 2021 124,235 miles

perishing to suspension bushes

Pass 22 Jun 2020 117,250 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 108,923 miles

light corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 15 Apr 2019 108,911 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

light corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 18 Apr 2018 99,637 miles

perishing to front lower ball joint boots

Pass 20 Apr 2017 91,093 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 91,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,494 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,089 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,590 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,538 miles

engine smokes under acceleration

Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,202 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,718 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,991 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,831 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 34,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,380 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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AV05 OSC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AV05 OSC, 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 AV05 OSC registered?

AV05 OSC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is AV05 OSC safe to buy?

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