CarVerify

Free Car Check

LS54 DBV

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,027 mi
Last recorded85,027 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 DBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 85,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracks in inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen cracked

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 85,027 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing one off each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracks in inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen cracked

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,068 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 71,045 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,351 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,695 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 124,360 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 124,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 123,405 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)

engine management light on

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2010 123,361 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 112,757 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 100,819 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 100,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 69,536 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 69,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LS54 DBV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS54 DBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS54 DBV?

You can check the full history of LS54 DBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LS54 DBV registered?

LS54 DBV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is LS54 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS54 DBV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS54 DBV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LS54 DBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.