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OW05 DRV

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

191,961 mi
Last recorded191,961 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 DRV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 191,961 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear both sides corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber protective covers detached from its mounting both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various corroded both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 191,957 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear both sides corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge on the LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber protective covers detached from its mounting both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various corroded both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 186,576 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 176,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protective covers detached from its upper mounting both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 163,799 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms both sides inner unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides rear shock absorber covers detached from upper mounting. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 152,921 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 139,433 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush's both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 124,855 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads, both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 112,302 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 100,895 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 90,888 miles

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

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 64,372 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,143 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,844 miles

centre seatbelt buckle wrong side of stop button

Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,507 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,694 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,053 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,041 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 45,899 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 DRV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 DRV, 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 OW05 DRV registered?

OW05 DRV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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