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OV55 WGG

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,959 mi
Last recorded171,959 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 171,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 169,771 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 164,610 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 164,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 157,972 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 157,972 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 150,093 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS HAVE REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT

Fail 19 Oct 2015 150,092 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced BOTH (6.3.4a)

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS HAVE REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT

Pass 17 Jun 2014 142,936 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 136,198 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 May 2013 136,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 127,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 119,308 miles

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

engine light is on

service is due

Pass 1 Dec 2009 111,039 miles

plastic undertrays

Pass 23 Dec 2008 95,755 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 95,419 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SMEERING BADLY

N/S/F TYRE ON 2mm DEPTH

N/S/R TYRE HAS PUNCTURED

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 WGG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WGG, 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 WGG registered?

OV55 WGG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is OV55 WGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 WGG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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