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OV05 RVM

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,007 mi
Last recorded165,007 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 RVM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 165,007 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 159,319 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 154,620 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 154,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 148,880 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 144,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 140,871 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 135,224 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges+cuts,nearside rear tyre cuts,rear brake discs wearing,

Fail 30 Aug 2018 135,224 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges+cuts,nearside rear tyre cuts,rear brake discs wearing,

Pass 22 Sep 2017 131,035 miles

Chip to windscreen not in driver's vision smaller than 10mm

Nearside Front Tyre cut to outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre cut to outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Rear Tyre cut to outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Fail 20 Sep 2017 131,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Chip to windscreen not in driver's vision smaller than 10mm

Nearside Front Tyre cut to outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre cut to outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Rear Tyre cut to outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 22 Sep 2016 125,363 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre,brake discs wearing

Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,330 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 117,436 miles

nearside front+nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs wearing,brake ferrules corroding

Fail 15 Sep 2014 117,432 miles

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

nearside front+nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2013 113,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 113,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 107,713 miles

Rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2011 101,444 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 95,776 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,942 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 75,952 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 RVM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RVM, 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 RVM registered?

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

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