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DE54 AVK

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,129 mi
Last recorded164,129 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 AVK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 164,129 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 164,113 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 9 Oct 2020 156,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 156,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 145,490 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 145,488 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 130,988 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 130,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 111,418 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 111,418 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 101,005 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 101,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 94,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 85,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 85,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 75,965 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 69,516 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,913 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,123 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 51,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,656 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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DE54 AVK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE54 AVK, 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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DE54 AVK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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