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OV55 WLN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,311 mi
Last recorded78,311 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 78,311 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Fail 23 Aug 2017 78,311 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 30 Jan 2015 122,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 115,304 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 106,675 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

run flat tyre fitted to nearside rear

Pass 5 Feb 2011 89,755 miles

brake discs have corrosion

n/s/f pad carrier mount needs attention

traction control light on

Fail 4 Feb 2011 89,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake discs have corrosion

n/s/f pad carrier mount needs attention

traction control light on

Pass 30 Mar 2009 73,902 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 73,902 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,242 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 WLN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WLN, 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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OV55 WLN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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