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CO54 TEL

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,625 mi
Last recorded143,625 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO54 TEL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 143,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front mirror damaged

parking brake has low reserve travel

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 138,201 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 138,201 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 128,032 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 118,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 118,422 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 107,837 miles

Nearside n/rear tyre has nail in

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2015 107,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside n/rear tyre has nail in

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 95,884 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 91,996 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2012 82,811 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 74,759 miles

offside + nearside rear brake disks slightly worn

Fail 11 Oct 2011 74,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside + nearside rear brake disks slightly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 66,773 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 55,314 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 55,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 44,302 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,813 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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CO54 TEL 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 68.4%.

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 CO54 TEL, 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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CO54 TEL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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