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CV05 OEH

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

198,997 mi
Last recorded198,997 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 OEH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 198,997 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

both rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2024 198,847 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing missing all four (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

both rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 191,057 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to both rear chassis legs

Fail 7 Dec 2023 191,057 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all four, one missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear chassis legs

Pass 1 Dec 2022 183,466 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer edge wearing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2021 176,296 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to the nearside and offside rear chassis legs

total hand brake effort 17%

Pass 3 Dec 2020 171,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to fuel tank securing strap

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 9 Dec 2019 166,630 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 3 Dec 2018 158,595 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 148,769 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 140,459 miles

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

Offside Front 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 30 Nov 2015 125,602 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 112,723 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 107,983 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 102,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,732 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 97,209 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 82,841 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,778 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 42,596 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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CV05 OEH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CV05 OEH, 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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CV05 OEH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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