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OV55 WMU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,987 mi
Last recorded157,987 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 WMU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2025 157,987 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 152,031 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

exhuast corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 136,408 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 29 Sep 2023 134,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2022 115,078 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 115,043 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lip on disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 105,236 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 105,235 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,694 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 97,694 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 94,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 76,518 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 76,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,774 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 65,142 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 61,668 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 59,465 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Nov 2012 55,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2011 49,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,116 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,557 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 WMU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WMU, 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 WMU registered?

OV55 WMU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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