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OE55 MLV

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

233,343 mi
Last recorded233,343 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 MLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 233,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 219,793 miles

OSF fog light not working (pre March 2018)

Various plastic covers and under trays fitted obscuring tester's view

Pass 6 Jun 2024 207,186 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 195,390 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 180,508 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 160,932 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 158,253 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 152,629 miles

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 20 Feb 2018 143,783 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 137,082 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 128,647 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 120,910 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 115,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 115,187 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 111,029 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Small cut in inner sidewall of O/S/F tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2012 111,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Small cut in inner sidewall of O/S/F tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2011 106,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 98,542 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 84,461 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 84,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 63,895 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 63,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OE55 MLV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc 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 OE55 MLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE55 MLV registered?

OE55 MLV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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