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EK54 VUO

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,000 mi
Last recorded157,000 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 VUO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 157,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 141,752 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 141,019 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 120,423 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 115,457 miles

eml on

Fail 9 Jan 2018 115,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml on

Pass 10 Jan 2017 109,865 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 10 Jan 2017 109,865 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 103,419 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Jan 2016 103,419 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2015 95,112 miles

eml on

oil leak

rear brake pads worn low(replace soon)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,655 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)

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Jan 2014 87,655 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,338 miles

m.i.l on,rear washer n/w,rear pads wearing low.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 80,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

m.i.l on,rear washer n/w,rear pads wearing low.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 71,931 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

m.i.l.light on,offside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,931 miles

m.i.l.light on,offside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,792 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 51,347 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 42,132 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 VUO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

EK54 VUO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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