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DG54 ARU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

293,932 mi
Last recorded293,932 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 ARU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 293,932 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 280,992 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 272,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 264,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 253,828 miles

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

Rear park brake only just met braking efficiency may need adjustment or repair

Fail 14 Oct 2019 253,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn low inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Oct 2018 242,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 231,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 219,128 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play feels a little rough (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 202,947 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 184,400 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 168,455 miles

auxillary noise\colour of rear indicators\ front and rear brake discs wearing

Pass 10 Oct 2012 150,082 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 131,352 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 119,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 119,814 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 103,517 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 85,597 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,889 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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DG54 ARU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DG54 ARU, 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 DG54 ARU registered?

DG54 ARU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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