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DE54 DWO

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,958 mi
Last recorded182,958 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 DWO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 182,958 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 177,599 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 177,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 174,364 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 174,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 11 Dec 2017 168,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 157,436 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 157,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working correctly (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

NOT ABLE TO FULLY ASSESS FRONT STEERING SUSPENSION JOINTS DUE TO EXCESS MOVEMENT IN FAILURE ITEM

Pass 2 Dec 2015 148,128 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 148,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 139,705 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 139,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2013 129,194 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 129,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 112,298 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 95,413 miles

Airbag light on.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 95,412 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Airbag light on.

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 83,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/Gearbox undertray fitted

Front brake dics worn

Fail 1 Dec 2010 83,742 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/Gearbox undertray fitted

Front brake dics worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 74,135 miles

rear disc pads worn

Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,120 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 63,118 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,043 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 52,043 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 DWO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DWO, 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 DE54 DWO registered?

DE54 DWO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is DE54 DWO safe to buy?

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