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MA54 ZZH

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

188,851 mi
Last recorded188,851 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 ZZH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 188,851 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens cracked/damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lugs damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml on (pre july 2008)

Fail 31 Jul 2023 188,365 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens cracked/damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lugs damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml on (pre july 2008)

Pass 21 Jul 2022 178,000 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml on (pre july 2008)

Pass 21 Jul 2021 166,589 miles

centre silencer rusted

front upper wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate ns and o/s

Fail 20 Jul 2021 166,587 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre silencer rusted

front upper wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate ns and o/s

Pass 5 Aug 2020 156,623 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 145,423 miles

Centre silencer starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 138,318 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak expansion bottle

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 130,178 miles

Central exhaust deteriorating

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

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

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)

engine cover / undertray

Pass 19 Oct 2016 122,587 miles

Centre exhaust silencer and bracket corroded

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

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

engine cover / undertray

Fail 19 Oct 2016 122,586 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust silencer and bracket corroded

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

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

engine cover / undertray

Pass 21 Oct 2015 114,713 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 114,713 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 102,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 92,158 miles

Advise brake pad warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,342 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,705 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,563 miles

Advise enginge management light on

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,686 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,783 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 36,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,527 miles

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

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

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

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

centre rear seat belt incorrect position

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 ZZH is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZZH, 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 ZZH is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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