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EK54 SBU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,687 mi
Last recorded156,687 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 SBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 156,687 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Engine light on indicating a fault

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

Rear seats folded up to check seat belts then folded back down again

Fail 1 Mar 2018 156,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Engine light on indicating a fault

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

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

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

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

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

Rear seats folded up to check seat belts then folded back down again

Pass 27 Mar 2017 149,434 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2017 149,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush in lower arm (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush in front arm (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 145,249 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 145,249 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 139,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre has split in side wall not showing cords

Fail 11 Mar 2015 139,951 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre has split in side wall not showing cords

Pass 12 Mar 2014 136,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 136,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 131,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 11 Mar 2013 131,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 125,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 118,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 110,200 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 92,011 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 70,022 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,929 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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EK54 SBU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK54 SBU, 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 EK54 SBU registered?

EK54 SBU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 4 October 2004.

Is EK54 SBU safe to buy?

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