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OV05 YJO

2005 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

179,733 mi
Last recorded179,733 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 YJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 179,733 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 179,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 175,216 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 167,965 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 163,871 miles

ENGINE NOISY

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 163,846 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

ENGINE NOISY

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 147,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2019 147,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 133,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 130,248 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2016 127,808 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 127,808 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 124,124 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 124,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 120,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 120,655 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,816 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,180 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 82,180 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2011 63,244 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,692 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,864 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,825 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 6,987 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 YJO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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