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LS54 FYU

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,677 mi
Last recorded119,677 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 FYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 119,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn 2.5 / 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 119,677 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leaking from pipe at top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip lose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both Rear tyres 2.5/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 110,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

chip in screen

power steering noisey

Fail 16 Apr 2020 110,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

chip in screen

power steering noisey

undertray loose

Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,579 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 95,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning lamp illuminated on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,969 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 77,836 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 May 2017 62,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

noise from steering when on full lock

oil level low

Fail 18 May 2017 62,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated gaiter all twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

noise from steering when on full lock

oil level low

warning light on dash

Pass 19 May 2016 51,918 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 51,917 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 50,521 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Fail 16 Feb 2016 50,521 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,504 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 41,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,239 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,215 miles

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

sills covered .under tray fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2011 33,199 miles

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

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

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

sills covered .under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 28,313 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 21,127 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 14,416 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 10,316 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 FYU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYU, 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 FYU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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