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OV05 LRO

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,192 mi
Last recorded205,192 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 LRO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 205,192 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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 11 Mar 2020 205,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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 17 Nov 2018 197,857 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 197,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect replace/refit bulb? (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 191,393 miles

EML ON

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Aug 2017 191,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 183,748 miles

CHILD SEAT

EML ON

Pass 8 Jun 2015 175,843 miles

child seat in rear

Pass 10 Apr 2014 168,995 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 168,995 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 159,921 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 147,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 147,886 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 129,418 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 99,257 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 85,182 miles

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

windscreen cracked offside

Pass 26 Apr 2008 66,770 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 66,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LRO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV05 LRO, 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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OV05 LRO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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