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DV54 OYJ

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

179,387 mi
Last recorded179,387 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 OYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2025 179,387 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working causing rapid flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated at jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning judders on lock to lock test (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame and suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad warning light is on

engine oil level is low

this vehicle is too dangerous and should not be driven on public roads

Fail 29 Aug 2025 179,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in the subframe by the lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 16 Jul 2024 164,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 150,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 138,673 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 131,220 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 128,486 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 119,894 miles

parking brake effort is acceptable - but could be better. needs a good pull.

slight imbalance at front brakes

Pass 20 Jun 2018 110,704 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking Brake reading just met requirments

Pass 13 Jul 2017 102,738 miles

both rear tyres perished on tread both front tyres were under inflated-pressures set

Fail 11 Jul 2017 102,638 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear showing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres perished on tread both front tyres were under inflated-pressures set

Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,643 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 96,643 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 95,209 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,954 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 86,028 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 80,407 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Aug 2011 75,377 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 75,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 69,969 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 64,097 miles

rear tyres on limit

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,615 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,744 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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DV54 OYJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DV54 OYJ, 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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DV54 OYJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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