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LS54 DDV

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,592 mi
Last recorded189,592 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 DDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 189,592 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 182,632 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 182,632 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 177,716 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 173,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 167,183 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 167,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB IN MAIN BEAM FITTED INCORRECT (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 159,529 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 159,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working inner side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 150,555 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 150,487 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML light on

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 146,038 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 137,252 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2013 137,252 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 117,391 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 98,732 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 85,549 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 65,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2008 44,895 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 44,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 90,809 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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LS54 DDV 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 71.4%.

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 DDV, 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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LS54 DDV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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