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OV55 HYU

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,888 mi
Last recorded143,888 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 HYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 143,888 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 141,608 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 132,543 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 132,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 125,365 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 111,027 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 111,025 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 95,192 miles

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

both front lower arm shock absorber bushes perishing

both rear flexi brake pipes starting to perish

rear anti roll bar plastic mounting point cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2012 94,851 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 77,040 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 77,040 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2010 60,670 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 46,097 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,097 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,274 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 HYU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV55 HYU registered?

OV55 HYU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is OV55 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 HYU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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