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OV55 WGW

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,102 mi
Last recorded136,102 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 136,102 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 131,437 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 131,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 127,453 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 119,451 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 111,817 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2019 111,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2019 111,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

center silencer on exhaust system outer skin corroded and nreaking away

Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,760 miles

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 11 Sep 2017 79,175 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)

n/s front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

unable to fully check car.plastic engine and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 79,175 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

n/s front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

unable to fully check car.plastic engine and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,306 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 66,306 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,152 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking around edges

Pass 10 Nov 2014 35,432 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,084 miles

n/s/f lower bottom (straight) arm bush slightly perished (advising)

rear anti roll bar bushes cracked (advising)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 35,084 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f lower bottom (straight) arm bush slightly perished (advising)

rear anti roll bar bushes cracked (advising)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,178 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracks developed on the sidewall

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,374 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Offside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,572 miles

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall cracked

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

Service light on the dashboard

Pass 23 Dec 2010 25,979 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 22,687 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 18,980 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 18,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WGW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WGW, 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 WGW registered?

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

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