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OV55 ETA

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,744 mi
Last recorded174,744 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 ETA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 174,744 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 174,744 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 156,775 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 156,775 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 143,524 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 124,479 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 108,054 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 108,054 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 90,607 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,413 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 72,174 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated (sidewall)

offside rear tyre deteriorated + low tread

Pass 16 Oct 2010 66,025 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 59,781 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,649 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 ETA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ETA, 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 ETA registered?

OV55 ETA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is OV55 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 ETA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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