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OV55 XLS

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,049 mi
Last recorded120,049 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 120,049 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 111,174 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 111,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,597 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 98,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,566 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 83,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 79,716 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 79,716 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,624 miles

Air bag warning light on

Battery insecure

Off side front track rod end alignment bolt missing

Fail 23 Sep 2011 60,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Air bag warning light on

Battery insecure

Off side front track rod end alignment bolt missing

Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,552 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 20 May 2009 31,857 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 XLS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

OV55 XLS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is OV55 XLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 XLS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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