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DG54 USY

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,280 mi
Last recorded176,280 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 USY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 176,280 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 156,927 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 142,296 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak

several front & rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorating

Fail 1 Nov 2017 142,281 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak

several front & rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2016 133,144 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 123,267 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 115,630 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 107,281 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 107,281 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,711 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,725 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 90,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 82,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2010 82,050 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 52,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 73,970 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear seat base loose

Fail 11 Nov 2009 73,970 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear seat base loose

Pass 27 Jan 2009 67,280 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 67,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 57,019 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 57,019 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 USY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 USY, 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 USY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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