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OV55 ESY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,989 mi
Last recorded131,989 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 ESY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 131,989 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 123,031 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 117,776 miles

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Pass 28 May 2015 112,406 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 104,664 miles

both front tyres worn on outer and inner edges

sidewalls of nearside front and nearside rear tyres have minor damage.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 97,335 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 92,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 92,089 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and ribbed

rear brake discs badly corroded and worn

unable to check rear seat belts properly childs seats fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,590 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 73,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,113 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 59,214 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 ESY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ESY, 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 OV55 ESY registered?

OV55 ESY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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