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OV55 UMZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,552 mi
Last recorded178,552 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 178,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 176,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 176,267 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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 172,294 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 172,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 168,346 miles

Front tyres worn inside and outside of tread

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 168,325 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front tyres worn inside and outside of tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 164,085 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 153,187 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 153,185 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 146,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Sep 2013 123,181 miles

brake pad warning light on...o/s/f shock damp...both rear tyres low...front pads appear low...front and rear discs worn / corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 97,357 miles

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

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

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

slight play felt in steering unable to locate

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,002 miles

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

both front tyres bald on edges-and worn close to the legal limit

damage to front undertray-offside and nearside

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,218 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 57,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 57,846 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UMZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UMZ, 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 UMZ registered?

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

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