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AO54 CVG

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

164,691 mi
Last recorded164,691 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 CVG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2022 164,691 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust tailpipe damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2021 157,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 157,743 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 149,793 miles

advise oil leak advise front discs scored

advise power steering oil needs top up

Fail 10 Sep 2019 149,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

advise oil leak advise front discs scored

advise power steering oil needs top up

Pass 12 Sep 2018 143,618 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 143,618 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 134,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

n/s/f cv book small leak of grease

Fail 11 Sep 2017 134,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing one on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

n/s/f cv book small leak of grease

Pass 7 Sep 2016 124,335 miles

front no. plate in poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2016 124,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front no. plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2015 111,851 miles

front arm bushs deteriorating

Fail 9 Sep 2015 111,851 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front arm bushs deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2014 100,730 miles

front lower rear arm bushs worn allowing arm movment

Fail 5 Sep 2014 100,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front lower rear arm bushs worn allowing arm movment

Pass 2 Sep 2013 89,245 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 89,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,500 miles

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

park brake 16%

Fail 3 Sep 2012 77,496 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,428 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,808 miles

Exhaust tail pipes are damaged.

Front number plate is damaged.

Nearside rear indicator is showing very pale in colour.

Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to childs seat fitment.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,201 miles

Exhaust tail pipes are damaged.

Front number plate is damaged.

Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to childs seat fitment.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,001 miles

Exhaust emmisions test now passed but very close to limit.

Nearside front seat belt not checked due to childs seat fitment.

One (of two) exhaust tailpipes is crushed.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 40,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front seat belt not checked due to childs seat fitment.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

One (of two) exhaust tailpipes is crushed.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,439 miles

Centre rear seat belt not fully checked due ti inaccessibility of buckle.

Nearside front seat belt not checked due to childs seat fitment.

Nearside rear tyre is worn to legal limit at inner shoulder.

Sun shade fitted to nearside front door glass is possibly illegal due to obscuring drivers vision, foreward of 'B' pillars.

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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AO54 CVG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2004 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,966 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 AO54 CVG, 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 22 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO54 CVG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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