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OV55 XLU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,233 mi
Last recorded117,233 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 117,233 miles

Central exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2021 117,233 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 109,701 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 102,590 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 94,689 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 88,004 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front

Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,725 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front , front arms inner bushs splitting (2.4.G.2)

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 73,463 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,952 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 4 Dec 2013 54,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2012 49,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

n/s/front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,006 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,026 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2010 38,026 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,892 miles

one o/s washer jet not working

Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,950 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 XLU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

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

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