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AV54 ZTJ

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

248,886 mi
Last recorded248,886 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 ZTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2021 248,886 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 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight undulation to inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of the front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of the front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

center section of exhaust has some deterioration

Pass 4 Nov 2020 234,880 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of the front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper chassis area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of the front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both rear tyres have slight undulation to inner tread area

both sides rear chassis have surface corrosion

Pass 11 May 2019 213,003 miles

Central exhaust section has some deterioration

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2019 212,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust section has some deterioration

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 197,754 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front of the front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front of the front (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 184,425 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front of the front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front of the front (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

floor trays fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 169,331 miles

both front of the front lower ball joints have slight wear

both rear flexible brake hoses have slight cracks/splits

brake pad warning light is on

engine cover and floor trays fitted

engine management light is on

front brake discs have some deterioration

front brake pads worn thin

rear brake discs have some deterioration

rear brake pads worn thin

rear number plate has slight deterioration

Pass 5 Dec 2014 157,961 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine managment light is on

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Dec 2013 143,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 143,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 127,169 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 112,432 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 112,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 103,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2009 88,656 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 75,257 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,135 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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AV54 ZTJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV54 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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