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ET54 OVP

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,993 mi
Last recorded170,993 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 OVP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 170,993 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Offside front shock absorber damp

Rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Fail 18 Sep 2017 170,993 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front shock absorber damp

Rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Pass 23 Sep 2016 153,187 miles

All tyres very close to/on legal limit

ESP light illuminated momentarily

Front suspension bushes poor

Nearside front has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Various chips and light scratches on windscreen

Fail 21 Sep 2016 153,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All tyres very close to/on legal limit

ESP light illuminated momentarily

Front suspension bushes poor

Nearside front has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside rear disc previously overheated, pads very thin and slight drag

Various chips and light scratches on windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2015 128,455 miles

Front tyres right on legal limit

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in offside rear antiroll bar link

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Shock absorbers weak

light scratches on nearside of windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2015 128,455 miles

Front tyres right on legal limit

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in offside rear antiroll bar link

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Shock absorbers weak

light scratches on nearside of windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2014 105,675 miles

boot release faulty

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,347 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,536 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak?

Pass 27 Jan 2012 44,653 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 44,653 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,531 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,805 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,593 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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ET54 OVP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ET54 OVP, 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 ET54 OVP registered?

ET54 OVP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 February 2005.

Is ET54 OVP safe to buy?

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