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DY54 JAO

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,412 mi
Last recorded112,412 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 JAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 112,412 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Multi LED x2 bulbs inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens in poor condition. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat fitted using vehicle seat belt. ()

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens in poor condition. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bump sop perished / breaking down. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 107,546 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 107,544 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 102,529 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mount bush split. Located in front sub-frame. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bump stop perished / splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil slight leak. Mainly rear engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 102,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot area covered in CV joint grease / leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm bushes delaminating / split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Large clip split / boot adrift / CV joint low on grease. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Surfaces worn uneven / partially corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot area covered in CV joint grease / Leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Large clip split / Boot adrift / CV joint low on grease. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm bush delaminating / split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Surfaces worn unevenly / partially corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mount bush split. Located in front sub-frame. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bump stop perished / splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil slight leak. Mainly rear engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 89,812 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 89,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 80,760 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 80,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 74,706 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 69,894 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 61,342 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 51,542 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 50,983 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 50,472 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 49,700 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 48,352 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 45,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2011 42,706 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 39,573 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,165 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,227 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 15,342 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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DY54 JAO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc 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 DY54 JAO, 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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What year was DY54 JAO registered?

DY54 JAO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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