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BG54 VSD

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

200,315 mi
Last recorded200,315 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VSD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 200,315 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 192,592 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in window

Fail 26 Jan 2023 192,592 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chip in window

Pass 17 Jan 2022 183,089 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 183,089 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 177,646 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 177,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 170,679 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 170,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 160,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 151,800 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 151,799 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyres wearing on edges.

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pads have uneven wear.

Rear wiper arm broken.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 141,576 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 141,576 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 130,315 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2016 130,915 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear lights white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres 235/35/r19 (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2015 119,120 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 119,120 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

tyres perrished,

Pass 22 Jan 2014 110,311 miles

rear brake hoses perrished

Pass 21 Jan 2013 102,841 miles

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

discs starting to wear,

rear tyres staring to wear,

Pass 19 Jan 2012 96,188 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 88,675 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake discs rusted and pitted

Pass 23 Jan 2010 85,095 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 73,913 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 66,072 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

damage to n/s/f bumper

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f under tray insecure

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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BG54 VSD is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BG54 VSD, 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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BG54 VSD is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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