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DU54 TLY

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

198,187 mi
Last recorded198,187 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 TLY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 198,187 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 190,266 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 184,959 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 180,726 miles

Nearside Front Outer arch covered in tape

Pass 27 Aug 2021 179,140 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2020 176,714 miles

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

undertray and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2019 173,167 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 173,167 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2018 167,203 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 160,445 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 150,774 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 131,797 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 131,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 120,796 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 120,796 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 111,332 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 101,331 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 101,078 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 92,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

advise brake warning light on

advise engine idle speed

Pass 24 Aug 2010 81,850 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,075 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,562 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,015 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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DU54 TLY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DU54 TLY, 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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DU54 TLY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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