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DA54 ALA

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,036 mi
Last recorded150,036 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 ALA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 150,036 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 141,581 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 141,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 132,384 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 126,523 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 121,202 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 112,282 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 112,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 105,150 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fiited

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 94,574 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 86,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2013 81,537 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 81,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,968 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 74,958 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,863 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,312 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 56,929 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 56,927 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,349 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 39,282 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,776 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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DA54 ALA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA54 ALA, 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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DA54 ALA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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