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OV55 HYS

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,020 mi
Last recorded107,020 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 107,020 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 99,197 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 99,197 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 99,166 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2019 93,314 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 87,397 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 77,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

O/s rear tyre is wearing low

Fail 28 Oct 2017 77,592 miles

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

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

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

O/s rear tyre is wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2016 64,783 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 64,783 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wheel nut(s) missing x4 (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 62,209 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,446 miles

offside rear tyre wearing out on inner edge, only passes due to raised tread pattern.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 46,877 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 37,415 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer tread & starting to perish on inner side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,961 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 31,674 miles

engine oil on minimum level.

Fail 1 Dec 2008 31,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil on minimum level.

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 HYS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HYS, 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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OV55 HYS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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