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OV55 XTA

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,385 mi
Last recorded165,385 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XTA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 165,385 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

covers fitted to underside

slight damage to n.s headlamp

some corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 7 Aug 2021 165,385 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

covers fitted to underside

slight damage to n.s headlamp

some corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 17 Aug 2020 151,654 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 147,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 138,064 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 133,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 133,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 127,678 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 120,047 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 110,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 110,817 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,925 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 87,776 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 87,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface on rear brake discs worn.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,203 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,014 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 75,998 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 XTA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

OV55 XTA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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