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ET54 OVZ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

203,065 mi
Last recorded203,065 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 OVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 203,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPER REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 197,007 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 197,007 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 191,402 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 186,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms bushes worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer c,v gaiter has leak of grease

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms bushes worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 181,883 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 181,882 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 178,767 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 172,309 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 172,305 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 163,989 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 157,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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 23 Feb 2016 148,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 139,505 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 136,419 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 126,085 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 113,756 miles

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

black smoke from exhaust

slight engine imballance at idle

Fail 10 Jan 2012 113,756 miles

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

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

black smoke from exhaust

slight engine imballance at idle

Pass 24 Jan 2011 99,981 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 86,949 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,798 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 60,321 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 OVZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ET54 OVZ, 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 OVZ registered?

ET54 OVZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is ET54 OVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 OVZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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