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KU54 OVL

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

260,282 mi
Last recorded260,282 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 OVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 260,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

mil warning light on

Fail 20 Nov 2018 260,279 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

mil warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2017 225,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 225,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 202,035 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

lower section of front bumper missing.

screen damaged.

tail gate & n/s/rear quarter damaged.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 202,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four brake discs in poor condition

front bumper missing

rear tail gate damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2015 192,852 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 151,969 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 131,383 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 131,383 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 111,803 miles

coolant bottle split.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 96,621 miles

o/s rear tyre only 3mm

Pass 20 Oct 2009 76,785 miles

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front brake discs worn

lower arm ball joints worn

Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,921 miles

Front bumper and tailgate damaged

Nail in nearside front tyre tread

Nearside rear tyre on limit

Offside rear tyre slightly mishaped + on 3mm

Rear anti roll bar rusty

Unable to check seat belt on nearside rear properly due to child seat being fitted

chips in windscreen

crack in front registration plate

engine management light on

front discs lipped

front pads approx 80% worn

offside rear tail light lense cracked

small cuts in both front tyre outer walls

Fail 17 Oct 2008 56,921 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front bumper and tailgate damaged

Nail in nearside front tyre tread

Offside rear tyre slightly mishaped + on 3mm

Rear anti roll bar rusty

Unable to check seat belt on nearside rear properly due to child seat being fitted

chips in windscreen

crack in front registration plate

engine management light on

front discs lipped

front pads approx 80% worn

offside rear tail light lense cracked

small cuts in both front tyre outer walls

Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,042 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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KU54 OVL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KU54 OVL, 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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KU54 OVL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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