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AU54 VKA

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,499 mi
Last recorded118,499 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 VKA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 118,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 117,605 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 110,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 101,132 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 97,104 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 85,426 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,847 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2016 81,847 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,877 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,242 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 53,045 miles

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

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

n/side o/side discs worn getting rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,555 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust pipe split around silencer outlet

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,055 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,030 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,565 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 VKA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AU54 VKA, 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 VKA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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