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DY54 USW

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,057 mi
Last recorded181,057 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 USW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 181,057 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 181,057 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 168,476 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 159,414 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 140,385 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)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 140,385 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 13 Aug 2015 132,093 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 132,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 120,781 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 110,016 miles

Near side rear tyre damaged (inner)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 110,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Near side rear tyre damaged (inner)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,921 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 99,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 97,238 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 93,299 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 93,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 89,004 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 80,606 miles

EGR valve leaking oil.

Engine cover fitted.

Engine undertray fitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 80,606 miles

EGR valve leaking oil.

Engine cover fitted.

Engine undertray fitted.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,828 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 USW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 USW, 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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DY54 USW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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