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OY05 OJB

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,760 mi
Last recorded164,760 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 OJB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 164,760 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both shock outer case deteriorated/corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both shock deteriorated /corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2019 164,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2018 161,494 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 161,485 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

covers & shields fitted

engine appears to misfire

engine light on

exhaust system deteriorated

front coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2017 192,520 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel arches have slight bubbles of corrosion

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 180,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 168,175 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust silencer corroding .......

Fail 9 Mar 2015 168,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust silencer corroding .......

Pass 11 Feb 2014 159,316 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 155,096 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 148,436 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 140,659 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)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 140,659 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 133,002 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 105,117 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 105,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 77,954 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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OY05 OJB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY05 OJB, 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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OY05 OJB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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