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OV55 WNP

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,511 mi
Last recorded151,511 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 WNP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 151,511 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 144,415 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 136,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 136,350 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction jell from phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 126,526 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 126,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 118,013 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 118,012 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 111,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper rear suspension arm bush split not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 111,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper rear suspension arm bush split not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 103,462 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,950 miles

N/S/F tyre worn and very close to legal limit advise replacement ( 235/ 45 r 17 94 y)

N/S/R tyre minor perishing in tread/slightly distorted on outer section of tread

both front upper rear most suspension arm inner bushes tearing but currently not resulting in excessive movement (slight wear in front bushes)

both rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

tailgate open warning light shown on dash when the tailgate is in the closed positioned advise investigation

Pass 6 Apr 2018 90,301 miles

N/S/R tyre minor perishing in tread/slightly distorted on outer part of tread

O/S/R tyre has several knicks in tread but not deep enough to meet requirements

both front tyres perishing in tread

both front upper rear most suspension arm inner rear bushes tearing but currently not resulting in excessive movement (slight wear in front arms)

both rear brake flexis deteriorated advise replacements soon

front brake pads 2/3 worn (discs slightly lipped)

screen wash level light shown on dash

wipers smear

Fail 4 Apr 2018 90,267 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/ 45 r 17 94 y (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R tyre minor perishing in tread/slightly distorted on outer part of tread

both front tyres perishing in tread

both front upper rear most suspension arm inner rear bushes tearing but currently not resulting in excessive movement (slight wear in front arms)

both rear brake flexis deteriorated advise replacements soon

front brake pads 2/3 worn (discs slightly lipped)

screen wash level light shown on dash

wipers smear

Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 80,161 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,928 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,599 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Nearside rear tyre slight cuts to tread

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,430 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,699 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 51,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 41,057 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,218 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 28,197 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,197 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,045 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 WNP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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