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OO03 EDW

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,315 mi
Last recorded100,315 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 EDW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 100,315 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 100,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 98,127 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 96,465 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 94,826 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 90,868 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 89,666 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 13 Jun 2018 81,934 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

coolant leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2017 77,778 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 75,731 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 71,795 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 71,795 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 67,546 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 66,940 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 62,840 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,386 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,946 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 50,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,750 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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OO03 EDW 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 81%.

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 OO03 EDW, 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 OO03 EDW registered?

OO03 EDW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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