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DG54 URB

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

201,516 mi
Last recorded201,516 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 URB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 201,516 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 201,516 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 196,669 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 196,669 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 191,666 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 191,656 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 184,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 184,959 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexible section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bolt appears to be loose. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 178,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 178,512 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 174,151 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 171,055 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 162,371 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 162,370 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 153,501 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Aug 2018 153,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 138,782 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2017 138,782 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 133,587 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 127,549 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 120,995 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 112,599 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 112,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 110,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2013 110,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 110,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s f tyre wearing low on edges

o/s f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2012 98,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat sheild loose at rear

Pass 13 Aug 2010 81,844 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,986 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 61,292 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 47,139 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 URB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 DG54 URB, 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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DG54 URB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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