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OW05 DPU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

105,613 mi
Last recorded105,613 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 DPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 105,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 95,678 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 82,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 69,640 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 66,726 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 66,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 65,052 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 62,420 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,061 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,002 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 43,973 miles

advise vehicle passed the emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,867 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,711 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear anti roll bar collars are cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,326 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,581 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,316 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 25,316 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,245 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,935 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,069 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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OW05 DPU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OW05 DPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW05 DPU registered?

OW05 DPU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is OW05 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW05 DPU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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