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OV55 ESO

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,204 mi
Last recorded175,204 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 ESO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 175,204 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 154,482 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 154,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 151,857 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 143,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 143,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 139,703 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 129,642 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 117,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 104,163 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 81,432 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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OV55 ESO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OV55 ESO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV55 ESO registered?

OV55 ESO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is OV55 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 ESO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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