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MJ54 LCN

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,593 mi
Last recorded160,593 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 LCN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 160,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2022 154,381 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 150,464 miles

235/45/ZR17/97wxl. OF new OR 5 NR 4 NF new.

Fail 14 Jan 2021 150,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

235/45/ZR17/97wxl. OF 2 OR 5 NR 4 NF 0mm.

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 147,487 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2020 147,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2019 142,263 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brakes imbalanced by 25 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner ones (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake pads wear light stays on cluster although brake pads seem in good condition

undertrays fitted obscuring some components includingh rear both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 23 Jan 2019 142,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brakes imbalanced by 25 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner ones (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake pads wear light stays on cluster although brake pads seem in good condition

undertrays fitted obscuring some components includingh rear both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Jan 2018 136,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad wear indicator light on

management engine light on

rear body inner sills show signs of corrosion

undertrays fitted obscuring some components including rear both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Jan 2017 130,642 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear ones (2.4.G.2)

engine management light stays on

low brake pads light stays on despite brake pads almostnew

Pass 23 Jan 2016 126,836 miles

engine light on

handbrake travel slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2015 122,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 122,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 116,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 116,440 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 110,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on

both front tyres worn on inside edges

engine management warning light on

Fail 12 Jan 2013 110,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on

both front tyres worn on inside edges

engine management warning light on

Pass 19 Jan 2012 104,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 94,263 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 71,746 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,773 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 40,299 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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MJ54 LCN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJ54 LCN, 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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MJ54 LCN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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