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MA54 VHL

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,055 mi
Last recorded116,055 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 116,055 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 116,055 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 103,020 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 103,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,912 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2013 60,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 103,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

front lower engine mounting nuts missing both sides

Fail 20 Nov 2012 103,621 miles

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

front lower engine mounting nuts missing both sides

Pass 13 Oct 2011 99,320 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 87,978 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 76,725 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 62,963 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 53,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre wear on inside edge

Fail 19 Oct 2007 53,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside front tyre wear on inside edge

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 VHL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VHL, 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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MA54 VHL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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