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OV55 OVE

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,462 mi
Last recorded112,462 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 112,462 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 107,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has 2 x nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 107,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has 2 x nail (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 98,601 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 98,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 91,199 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 91,199 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,603 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,421 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Deep Score mark on inner surface, in the centre of disc (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 68,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Deep Score mark on inner surface, in the centre of disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery clamp missing

pad warning light on

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,648 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,376 miles

unable to inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers factory fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,577 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 33,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,489 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,506 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 OVE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OVE, 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 OVE registered?

OV55 OVE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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