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DG54 AVL

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,850 mi
Last recorded159,850 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 AVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 159,850 miles

Both Front Wings Corroded

Central Exhaust Sleeve Clamps Corroded

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 159,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Both Front Wings Corroded

Central Exhaust Sleeve Clamps Corroded

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 149,669 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 235/45 ZR17 97W (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 149,618 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 235/45 ZR17 97W (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 131,571 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 114,227 miles

Advise eml light on

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 99,822 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing Both arms (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 99,822 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing Rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing Front arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing Both arms (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 89,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement clamp bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,978 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,161 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic splash trays covering various prescribed areas

Pass 24 Sep 2009 436,069 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,755 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,437 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 AVL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AVL, 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 AVL registered?

DG54 AVL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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