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OV55 FNU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,316 mi
Last recorded132,316 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 FNU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 132,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 127,619 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 125,155 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency just met; needs attention

Fail 7 Nov 2017 125,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake efficiency just met; needs attention

Pass 7 Oct 2016 122,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2015 116,709 miles

Engine Cover & Under-shield Fitted

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 116,709 miles

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

Engine Cover & Under-shield Fitted

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 110,818 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 102,346 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 91,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 91,335 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 78,909 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,141 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 68,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

rear anti-rollbar collars split

Fail 2 Oct 2009 56,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear antiroll bar sleeves split

Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,828 miles

Rear antiroll bar sleeves split

Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 45,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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 FNU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV55 FNU, 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 FNU registered?

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

Is OV55 FNU safe to buy?

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