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DG54 YDY

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,018 mi
Last recorded157,018 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 157,018 miles

hair line cracks on nearside and offside rear flexible brake pipes

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

small cracks on offside rear tyre valve

wear on nearside and offside rear brake discs

Fail 9 Sep 2017 157,018 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

hair line cracks on nearside and offside rear flexible brake pipes

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

small cracks on offside rear tyre valve

wear on nearside and offside rear brake discs

Pass 31 Aug 2016 141,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside track rod end has slight play in a bush

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 141,014 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside track rod end has slight play in a bush

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 129,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn to 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 122,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 122,368 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 14 Sep 2013 111,783 miles

Front windscreen wiper operation slow

Fail 14 Sep 2013 111,783 miles

Front windscreen wiper operation slow

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 87,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,954 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,520 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,029 miles

rear inner brake pads worn?

Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,329 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 11 Sep 2007 46,329 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre worn low

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 YDY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YDY, 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 YDY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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