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OV05 OBJ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,543 mi
Last recorded152,543 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 OBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 152,543 miles

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))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 152,543 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 145,551 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 140,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front headlamp and bumper damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2015 135,475 miles

o/side front bumper / wing damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2015 135,475 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper / hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

o/side front bumper / wing damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2015 132,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2014 129,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2014 129,987 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2014 125,702 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 118,179 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 118,163 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 108,378 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 95,485 miles

NSR tyre treads wearing low

OSR tyre treads wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2009 77,042 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 57,363 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 OBJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ registered?

OV05 OBJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is OV05 OBJ safe to buy?

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