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OV55 XMM

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,670 mi
Last recorded104,670 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XMM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 104,670 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in sidewall not reaching ply cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 104,631 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in sidewall not reaching ply cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 101,177 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 101,177 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 97,631 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2019 97,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 90,803 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 90,800 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 86,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 86,398 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 81,395 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 81,395 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,373 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 74,373 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,215 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 63,290 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 55,092 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,853 miles

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

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

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

vehicle possibly requires tracking

Pass 30 Dec 2010 40,340 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 32,401 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 25,205 miles

Cam belt upper cover insecure

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)

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 XMM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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