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MD05 OVU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,848 mi
Last recorded93,848 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 OVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 93,263 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 93,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 87,507 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 79,410 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 79,408 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 73,747 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 73,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,722 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,843 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 66,840 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2017 65,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2016 55,994 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 49,147 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,455 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,422 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 37,327 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,505 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,810 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Engine undertray fitted.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Underbody trims fitted to vehicle.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 19,810 miles

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

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Engine undertray fitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Underbody trims fitted to vehicle.

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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MD05 OVU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MD05 OVU, 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 MD05 OVU registered?

MD05 OVU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is MD05 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD05 OVU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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