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OV55 ZSJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

190,229 mi
Last recorded190,229 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 190,229 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 189,546 miles

Central Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended BUCKLE JAMMED (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 177,716 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 164,977 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 164,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 149,993 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 149,993 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 149,982 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 140,755 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 133,600 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 129,102 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 122,638 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 111,260 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 99,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 86,868 miles

235/45ZR17 94Y

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 74,991 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 74,991 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 63,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,498 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,408 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,662 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 ZSJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ registered?

OV55 ZSJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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