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OV55 HVZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,157 mi
Last recorded125,157 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 125,157 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 120,501 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 115,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 110,312 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 105,992 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 105,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn formost [shock absorber mount bush] lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 102,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost [at bottom shock bolt] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 99,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both brake discs are slightly corroded.

Rear Both flexi ferrules are corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,509 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency is only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 28 Jul 2017 94,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake efficiency is only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Jul 2016 89,428 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,799 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 83,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,359 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,321 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 74,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,384 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,957 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,304 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,075 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 49,073 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,439 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 28,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HVZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

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

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