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JP54 MHS

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,441 mi
Last recorded123,441 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP54 MHS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 123,441 miles

Engine and undertrays fitted as standard

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various suspension components corroded and undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2023 118,019 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed, obscuring view of various testable components

Fail 10 Aug 2023 117,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both Subframes black undersealed

Engine and undertrays fitted as standard

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undercarriage/components/pipes and everything klerted in black waxoil

Pass 17 Aug 2022 111,926 miles

Underside and suspension components black undersealed

Fail 17 Aug 2022 111,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Underside and suspension components black undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2021 106,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 102,201 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers, under trays fitted obscure some areas and components

front and rear suspension components ,coil springs under car some corrosion

Fail 18 May 2020 102,201 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component misaligned drive belt tensioner (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers, under trays fitted obscure some areas and components

front and rear suspension components ,coil springs under car some corrosion

Pass 16 May 2019 96,631 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

suspension components rusty

Fail 16 May 2019 96,630 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

suspension components rusty

Pass 24 May 2018 91,379 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 85,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2017 85,967 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine oil reading "min" level

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 235/45 r17 97W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre sidewalls perished -235/45 r17 97W

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2016 80,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45 r17 97W (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 235/45 r17 97W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre sidewalls perished -235/45 r17 97W

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2016 80,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45 r17 97W (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 235/45 r17 97W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre sidewalls perished -235/45 r17 97W

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,421 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,977 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 69,977 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,838 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 63,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2012 57,910 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,684 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,412 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,964 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,441 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,892 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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JP54 MHS is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 JP54 MHS, 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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JP54 MHS is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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