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DC54 CXR

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,294 mi
Last recorded200,294 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 CXR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 200,294 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 196,786 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 196,288 miles

Damage to O/S/F wing and bumper

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 179,830 miles

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

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

damage to offside front wing

Fail 11 Apr 2019 179,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 168,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 168,598 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 149,170 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 149,170 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 142,268 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 136,296 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 126,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 115,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2011 99,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all suspension bushes light cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2011 99,261 miles

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

all suspension bushes light cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,577 miles

Restricted view of engine bay covers fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,319 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,623 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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DC54 CXR is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DC54 CXR, 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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What year was DC54 CXR registered?

DC54 CXR is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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