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OV55 WMC

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

197,784 mi
Last recorded197,784 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 WMC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 197,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 197,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 197,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 181,068 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 162,191 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 145,028 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 145,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 127,897 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 109,656 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 109,656 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 94,867 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 94,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 80,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

Fail 3 Sep 2013 80,054 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,962 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 62,962 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,336 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 51,336 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,244 miles

slight condensation in nearside head lamp

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,303 miles

Both front tyres tread low and heavily worn at inner shoulders.

NSF headlamp lense slight misting,starting to affect beam image.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,272 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 WMC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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