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DY54 UET

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

186,467 mi
Last recorded186,467 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 UET
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 186,467 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2026 186,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured slight white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 177,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge smooth close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 177,770 miles

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge smooth close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 172,165 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 172,104 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 165,040 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 165,020 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 156,891 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower drop link bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has got a nail in tyre tread 205/55/16

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & nearside front top arm bush slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator showing faded amber light (4.4.3 (a))

engine slightly smokey

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 21 Sep 2021 148,545 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 141,552 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 141,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 136,295 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 136,291 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 131,033 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 131,031 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 123,192 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,651 miles

covers and undertrays fitted limiting the inspection of some componants

Pass 17 Sep 2015 106,044 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 94,857 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,049 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 81,007 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 81,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,980 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,338 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,880 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 63,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,283 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,854 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 UET is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DY54 UET, 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 UET registered?

DY54 UET is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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