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OV55 WME

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,522 mi
Last recorded142,522 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 WME
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 142,522 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 142,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Oct 2020 139,693 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 139,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 136,556 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 123,577 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 108,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 102,811 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 10 Oct 2016 102,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust sleeve broken

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake flexi's perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2015 91,451 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 83,172 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 75,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,814 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,170 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,737 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,306 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 WME is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WME, 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 WME is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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