CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG54 LYW

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,214 mi
Last recorded152,214 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 152,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 140,736 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jun 2021 132,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3-4mm 235/45 r17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer cv gaiter grease coming out ? wiped cannot see split

Pass 2 Jul 2020 127,211 miles

spare tyre flat

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2020 127,165 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

spare tyre flat

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2019 121,215 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

sill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2018 114,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly perished around tread

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2018 114,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly perished around tread

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays & sill covers obstructing view of some testable items

Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,176 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 87,502 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,611 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,967 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,148 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,718 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 47,718 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,775 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 32,901 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,901 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,477 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG54 LYW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG54 LYW?

You can check the full history of DG54 LYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG54 LYW registered?

DG54 LYW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is DG54 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 LYW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG54 LYW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG54 LYW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.