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OV05 BHE

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,590 mi
Last recorded49,590 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 BHE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 49,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 49,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 40,706 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 36,433 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2023 32,791 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both filled with condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes worn (both sides, both arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light lens cracked

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 30,399 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms (rear arms) (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arms, (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 30,399 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms (rear arms) (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arms, (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 28,432 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 26,294 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 26,281 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 24,316 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 22,882 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 21,491 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 20,559 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2014 19,182 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 19,174 miles

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

n/s/r,n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 Jun 2013 17,818 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 16,355 miles

cut in n/s/f outer sidewall

rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 15,124 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 13,508 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 13,479 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 11,750 miles

advise surface rust on o/s/f disc brake

advise under tray fitted

Pass 8 May 2008 9,853 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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OV05 BHE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OV05 BHE, 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 OV05 BHE registered?

OV05 BHE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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