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LS54 FDM

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,785 mi
Last recorded157,785 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 FDM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 157,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2019 151,529 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 151,529 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 147,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 147,117 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 142,920 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 142,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 138,807 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 138,807 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 131,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 126,093 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 119,283 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp levellers inop

Fail 1 Feb 2013 119,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp levellers inop

Pass 3 Feb 2012 107,431 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 99,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 99,920 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 93,426 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 82,275 miles

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

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Jan 2009 82,141 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2008 72,320 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 FDM is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FDM, 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 LS54 FDM registered?

LS54 FDM is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is LS54 FDM safe to buy?

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