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DG54 HFT

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

214,201 mi
Last recorded214,201 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 HFT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 214,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop spilt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear shocker bump stop split

Pass 24 Oct 2023 201,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 190,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

ball joint dust coverings perished

Fail 25 Oct 2022 190,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

ball joint dust coverings perished

Pass 25 Oct 2021 178,433 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 162,065 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 148,623 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust covers deteriorated(Both) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 21 Oct 2019 148,622 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust covers deteriorated(Both) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil level low(on min on dipstick)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 134,881 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 134,841 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 128,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 125,548 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

child seat fitted

general corrosion under car

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 120,571 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 114,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 114,023 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 101,765 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,581 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 79,084 miles

REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,024 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 69,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,891 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,546 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 HFT is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 HFT, 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 HFT registered?

DG54 HFT is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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