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OV55 HVL

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,578 mi
Last recorded137,578 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 HVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 137,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 134,672 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 134,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 130,399 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 130,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 117,330 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 113,815 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 104,418 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre in side wall

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,844 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,874 miles

rear pads close to limit

Fail 27 Mar 2015 78,873 miles

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

rear pads close to limit

Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,637 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 73,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,210 miles

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

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

n/s/f/outer tyre has acut but not showing cords

Fail 11 Mar 2013 63,998 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f/outer tyre has acut but not showing cords

Pass 10 Feb 2012 54,501 miles

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

brake pad low warning light on dashboard

Fail 7 Feb 2012 54,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

brake pad low warning light on dashboard

Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,636 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,569 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 11 Nov 2009 38,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise brake inspection

front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

trims fitted limiting inspecton

Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,524 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 HVL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HVL, 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 HVL registered?

OV55 HVL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is OV55 HVL safe to buy?

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