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MA54 VHH

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,788 mi
Last recorded195,788 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 VHH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 195,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 188,071 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 188,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 178,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 169,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 160,970 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2015 160,970 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 158,512 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate is cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2014 158,512 miles

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

front number plate is cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2013 145,478 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 145,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 132,386 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 120,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2011 120,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s and n/s front tyres are under inflated

Pass 18 Nov 2010 111,915 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres are worn on the outer tread area

Fail 18 Nov 2010 111,904 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 102,009 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 81,553 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 67,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 67,337 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,729 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3.0mm

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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MA54 VHH 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 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 MA54 VHH, 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 MA54 VHH registered?

MA54 VHH is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 October 2004.

Is MA54 VHH safe to buy?

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