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OV55 HXL

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

200,509 mi
Last recorded200,509 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 HXL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 200,509 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 195,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 182,118 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 289,070 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 176,130 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 164,095 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 153,394 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 145,506 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 125,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50%worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 125,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50%worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 105,276 miles

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

sligtht blue tinge in both front sidelights

Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,103 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,935 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,563 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 53,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,616 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,690 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 30,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HXL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HXL, 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 HXL registered?

OV55 HXL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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