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AU54 VJE

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

179,060 mi
Last recorded179,060 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 VJE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 179,060 miles

front reg palate deteriorating

lower section of front bumper missing

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2020 178,825 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tyre worn | (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing edges inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

front reg palate deteriorating

lower section of front bumper missing

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 169,320 miles

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

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

damage / corrosion apparent o/s/f wheel arch

general corrosion rear subframe / suspension area

quite heavy damage apparent lower of front bumper

slight play o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 10 Jan 2018 160,340 miles

Front slight imbalance across braking

o/s/f wheel arch corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2018 160,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f wheel arch corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 151,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 146,492 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 146,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 137,027 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 137,027 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)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 126,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 117,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 117,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ABS light coming on after couple of brake applications

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear washer not working

Pass 7 Sep 2011 105,231 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs worn

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Sep 2011 105,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Aug 2010 91,614 miles

front discs worn slightly

Fail 16 Aug 2010 91,614 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

front discs worn slightly

Pass 21 May 2009 73,328 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,816 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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AU54 VJE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU54 VJE, 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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AU54 VJE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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