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AV54 LZE

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,885 mi
Last recorded128,885 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 LZE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 128,885 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2020 128,879 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 125,471 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 125,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (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))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 125,471 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Dust cover also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to NSF & OSF Wing/wheel arch

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear damage to vehicle, no sharp edges

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 122,550 miles

Bonnet release mechanism poor operation

Covers fitted to vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 122,550 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))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Bonnet release mechanism poor operation

Covers fitted to vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 118,729 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in tread

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut deep enough to cords not in excess of requirements

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Sep 2017 118,729 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres cracked in tread

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut deep enough to cords not in excess of requirements

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2016 106,970 miles

Bonnet release mechanism stiff operation

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight leakage (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 106,970 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Bonnet release mechanism stiff operation

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight leakage (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 98,390 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 90,662 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2013 85,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 85,753 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 214,864 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 199,181 miles

(1) Offside outer drive shaft gater deteriorated close to limit.

(3) Both rear anti roll bar link arms worn close to limit.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 199,180 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

(1) Offside outer drive shaft gater deteriorated close to limit.

(3) Both rear anti roll bar link arms worn close to limit.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 180,548 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 146,018 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 146,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 110,207 miles

N/s rear tyre close to limit on outer edge.

Rear brake pads close to limit.

under vehicle shilds fitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 74,728 miles

(5) Both rear tyres worn down to legal limit.

(7) Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

(7) Rear brake pads worn close to limit.

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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AV54 LZE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AV54 LZE, 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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AV54 LZE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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