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LD54 VUA

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,711 mi
Last recorded96,711 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 VUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 96,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 88,185 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 85,552 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,892 miles

Front Lower Belly panel impeding view

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 81,055 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 81,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 79,082 miles

engine noise on on high rev.

Fail 1 Sep 2018 78,991 miles

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

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread groove (235/4517) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cracks plus cuts (5.2.3 (e))

engine noise on on high rev.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 76,492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - 235/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 74,160 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 74,151 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 71,574 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated - 235/45 17

Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,444 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,115 miles

Nearside Front Door Mirror Casing Damaged

Nearside Front Tyre Has Slight Sidewall Damage

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 68,012 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Door Mirror Casing Damaged

Nearside Front Tyre Has Slight Sidewall Damage

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,839 miles

no emmision reading

Pass 15 Oct 2010 47,116 miles

NSR brake disc rusty.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Traction control warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,708 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 37,280 miles

nearside and offside front tyres just over limit

Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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LD54 VUA 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 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD54 VUA, 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 LD54 VUA registered?

LD54 VUA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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