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OV55 XNS

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,191 mi
Last recorded140,191 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XNS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 140,191 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 140,191 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 140,187 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 140,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 138,351 miles

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

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

Rear axle all arms corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2021 138,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear axle all arms corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2020 135,492 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 131,392 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 131,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 125,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertray and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vechicle components

Pass 12 Jul 2017 121,169 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 116,486 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 111,277 miles

Both front tyres worn uneven

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 97,416 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 82,772 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 68,680 miles

Glow plug lamp flashing indicating fault

OS washer poor

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 44,789 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,858 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,632 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 34,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,054 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 30,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 XNS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,963cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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