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GU54 YYV

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,073 mi
Last recorded166,073 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 YYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 166,073 miles

Nearside Rear low handbrake reading

Pass 25 Apr 2019 151,707 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

engine cover & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

tailgate damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2019 151,675 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

tailgate damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2018 146,604 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear light lense cracked

engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

tailgate damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2018 145,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on inner edge & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear light lense cracked

engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

tailgate damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2017 134,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tread depth wearing uneven on the inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2017 134,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tread depth wearing uneven on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 121,282 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 112,670 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 108,592 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 102,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 102,884 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 95,811 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 95,806 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 89,981 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 89,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 83,430 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,632 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 72,632 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 63,728 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 52,723 miles

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

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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GU54 YYV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black 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 GU54 YYV, 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 GU54 YYV registered?

GU54 YYV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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