CarVerify

Free Car Check

OV55 WMX

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

193,395 mi
Last recorded193,395 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 WMX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 193,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear - heavy corroded (double skin) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both - Fluctuating (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect & has a signs of oil leak (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front fenders heavily corroded (wheel arches) - still secure, no injury risks by contact

Fail 7 Jan 2025 193,389 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt twisted, split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear - heavy corroded (double skin) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both - Fluctuating (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & showing overheating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect & has a signs of oil leak (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both front fenders heavily corroded (wheel arches) - still secure, no injury risks by contact

Pass 11 Oct 2022 186,311 miles

rear heatshield loose

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 186,181 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear heatshield loose

Pass 8 Sep 2021 174,344 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Front Number Plate Faded.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Stone Chips on Windscreen.

Pass 5 Oct 2020 166,666 miles

zone A,B ,chipped.f/r/reg platepoor condition.under tray fitted.exhaust slightly corroded,heat sheeld slightly loose.n/s/r/tyre outer wall slightly cut

Pass 3 Oct 2019 156,800 miles

front pads low

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear outer side light inop

offside front tyre on limit

Fail 2 Oct 2019 156,776 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

front pads low

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear outer side light inop

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 4 Oct 2018 142,318 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 142,294 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 128,431 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 3 Oct 2016 114,026 miles

both rear tyres cracking and close to limit no cord showing

noise when turning steering but no fault found possible noise in steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2016 113,827 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres cracking and close to limit no cord showing

noise when turning steering but no fault found possible noise in steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2015 103,169 miles

Chips In Swept Area Of Windscreen

Engine Undertrays Fitted

Exhaust System Rusted

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 7 Oct 2014 98,371 miles

All Front Suspension Upper Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Front Suspension Lower Forward Arm Ball Joint Dust Covers Perishing BAdly

Both Front Tyres 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Engine Undertray Fitted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing Between Treads

Rear Brake Discs Lipped

Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,847 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 85,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 77,954 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,675 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 60,256 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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 49,192 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OV55 WMX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV55 WMX?

You can check the full history of OV55 WMX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OV55 WMX registered?

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

Is OV55 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 WMX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV55 WMX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OV55 WMX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.