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FX05 OVT

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

110,330 mi
Last recorded110,330 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 OVT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 110,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 109,070 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 107,097 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 105,398 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear ABS loom not secured

Fail 7 Feb 2023 105,392 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear ABS loom not secured

Underbody panels fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2022 102,787 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 102,787 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 98,593 miles

Exhaust emissions very close to manufacturer's specified limit and regen required

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 98,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both effected (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions very close to manufacturer's specified limit and regen required

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 94,119 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 94,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,848 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 86,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 79,126 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

ENGINE STARTING TO EDMIT SMOKE ON IDLE,WHEN HOT

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)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 79,124 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

ENGINE STARTING TO EDMIT SMOKE ON IDLE,WHEN HOT

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)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated may require to attention (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres inner edges slightly wearing worn

Fail 13 Feb 2017 72,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated may require to attention (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres inner edges slightly wearing worn

o/s/r tyre have two nails,and low tyre pressure,may require to attention soon

Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,630 miles

Undershields fitted obscuring some underside components from view.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 54,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 54,203 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,751 miles

boot struts weak

both rear indecators slightly discoloured

front brake discs wearing thin and corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,197 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner edges.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 1,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs pitted on inner edges.

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge, nearly down to cords.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,978 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 37,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 32,860 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 32,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,423 miles

advise nsr seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FX05 OVT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FX05 OVT, 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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FX05 OVT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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