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MK54 EFJ

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,308 mi
Last recorded186,308 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 EFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 186,308 miles

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 10 Nov 2020 181,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 172,009 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres - wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 168,394 miles

Nearside Front tyre - outer sidewall damage

Fail 6 Dec 2018 168,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre - outer sidewall damage

Pass 29 Nov 2017 160,658 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 160,658 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 148,879 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 138,152 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 134,750 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 134,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 125,324 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 125,324 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 114,687 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 114,687 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 105,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F inner track rod end has slight play

O/S/R lamp cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2011 105,412 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F inner track rod end has slight play

O/S/R lamp cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2010 97,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre side wall cut and worn to 3mm

Fail 15 Sep 2010 97,606 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre side wall cut and worn to 3mm

Pass 1 Jul 2009 87,551 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 76,101 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 76,101 miles

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

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

play in o/s/ steering rack end

Pass 3 Oct 2007 59,136 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 59,136 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

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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MK54 EFJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK54 EFJ, 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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MK54 EFJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is MK54 EFJ safe to buy?

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