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OV05 LRF

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,689 mi
Last recorded215,689 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 LRF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 215,689 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 208,259 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 206,699 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 206,668 miles

Exhaust system insecure both central exhaust clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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 15 Jan 2020 204,829 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 200,569 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 190,289 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 181,512 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 175,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all upper suspension arms perished and splitting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 175,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all upper suspension arms perished and splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 162,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower ball joint dust covers pin holes

surface corrosin to front and rear disc

Pass 22 May 2014 152,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

front shock absorbers slightly damp

marks to bodywork and alloy wheels

smear on wiper blades

surface corrosion to exhaust

top scuttle panel missing

various suspension bushes perrished and worn

Fail 22 May 2014 152,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

front shock absorbers slightly damp

marks to bodywork and alloy wheels

n/s/r tyre worn on edges, close to tread wear bars and heavily perrished on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and close to tread wear bars

rear brake discs heavily corroded

smear on wiper blades

surface corrosion to exhaust

top scuttle panel missing

various suspension bushes perrished and worn

Pass 30 May 2013 141,725 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 May 2012 130,813 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 22 May 2012 130,813 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 1 Jun 2011 121,051 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 105,983 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,330 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 69,963 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 LRF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

OV05 LRF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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