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FV54 WLP

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

141,426 mi
Last recorded141,426 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 WLP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 141,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 141,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 135,077 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of Components

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 135,077 miles

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

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of Components

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 128,484 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 117,444 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 110,858 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 110,858 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 110,832 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 103,611 miles

no reverse lights

rear wiper inop

Fail 23 Dec 2016 103,564 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

no reverse lights

rear wiper inop

Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,173 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 17 Dec 2015 96,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,616 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 88,613 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 88,261 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 79,417 miles

Both rear tyres getting low, 3mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear wiper inop

Fail 13 Dec 2013 79,417 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres getting low, 3mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear wiper inop

Pass 27 Dec 2012 70,630 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,384 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,143 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 56,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 56,014 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

front brake pads worn low and brake discs heavily worn

rear brake discs heavily worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,948 miles

advie nsr tyre worn on egdes

Pass 24 Nov 2008 41,571 miles

advise both front tyres worn to nsf 3.2.3 mm osf 2.3.4 mm

advise egr valve leaking oil

advise screw in nsf tyre

advise slight runout on both front and rear brake dics

Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,544 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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FV54 WLP is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FV54 WLP, 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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FV54 WLP is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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