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EF54 ZLK

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,349 mi
Last recorded129,349 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 ZLK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 129,349 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 125,548 miles

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

under tray broken and cable tied

Fail 17 Nov 2021 125,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended rear seat not checked folded down (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick advise disks (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray broken and cable tied

Pass 17 Nov 2020 123,444 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 119,667 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 119,581 miles

Emissions not tested CLOUDS OF SMOKE ON REV UP (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 112,497 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 106,269 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 99,470 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 99,456 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour un able to test to much smoke (7.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 92,387 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 92,384 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 86,038 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 86,027 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,389 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,323 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,938 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 58,438 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,527 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 52,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 44,862 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007

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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EF54 ZLK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF54 ZLK, 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 EF54 ZLK registered?

EF54 ZLK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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