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MV55 OXB

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,461 mi
Last recorded149,461 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 OXB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 149,461 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 149,459 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 128,895 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake warning wire rubbing on gaiter

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Nearside Front Brake warning wire rubbing on gaiter

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 128,092 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake warning wire rubbing on gaiter

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

Offside Front Brake warning wire rubbing on gaiter

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 112,388 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 112,183 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 103,648 miles

Inter cooler leacking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 103,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Inter cooler leacking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 93,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Vehicle has under trays fitted so unable to see certain testable items

Fail 3 Dec 2018 92,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Diagonal (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Diagonal (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Vehicle has under trays fitted so unable to see certain testable items

Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,651 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

abs and stability control lights were on. After turning off ignition light are out and havent come on since advise investigation possible problem developing

exhaust system is corroded

front brake pads(inner pads) are worn

rear brake pads are worn

rear suspension sub-frame is corroded

vehicle has covers fitted unable top see certain testable items

Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,354 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,171 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,979 miles

sills and underbody covered

Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,531 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,116 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 45,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,828 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,710 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,957 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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MV55 OXB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MV55 OXB, 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 MV55 OXB registered?

MV55 OXB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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