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OV55 WFU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,788 mi
Last recorded121,788 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 WFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 121,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 121,759 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55 ZR 16 (93W) in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 115,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 115,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 112,972 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 109,439 miles

front tyres edges worn and cracked.

Fail 23 Feb 2023 109,439 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front tyres edges worn and cracked.

Pass 3 Mar 2022 108,097 miles

Nearside Front head light chrome trim loose

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm outer bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm outer bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 104,644 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 104,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 102,203 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 102,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2018 99,887 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 98,485 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 95,602 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 87,205 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 80,769 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 80,769 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 75,865 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 71,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 66,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 55,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2009 43,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2009 32,334 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

n/s/r tyre slight cracking on sidewall.

Fail 2 Jan 2009 32,334 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

n/s/r tyre slight cracking on sidewall.

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 WFU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

OV55 WFU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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