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OV55 HVY

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

202,009 mi
Last recorded202,009 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 HVY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 202,009 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 201,843 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 198,533 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2021 197,634 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 178,645 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 178,531 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 178,477 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 170,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 170,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 159,459 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 159,411 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 142,488 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 142,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 129,221 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 118,996 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 118,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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)

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

near side rear tyre worn lumpy

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,410 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 98,410 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 88,662 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,381 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 66,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 66,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both wiper blades smearing on screen.

rear brake disc`s heavily lipped.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,895 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,263 miles

Nearside Rear 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 HVY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HVY, 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 HVY registered?

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

Is OV55 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 HVY shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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