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OV55 XMR

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,571 mi
Last recorded92,571 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 92,571 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 92,561 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TCA (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 88,493 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 86,450 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 86,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,369 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 83,246 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 80,872 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,903 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 71,262 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,705 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,493 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 52,247 miles

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

full under body shields fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 43,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 35,050 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,532 miles

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 XMR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XMR, 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 XMR registered?

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

Is OV55 XMR safe to buy?

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