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MK54 VGL

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,523 mi
Last recorded85,523 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 VGL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 85,523 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,628 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2018 77,052 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under-Trays Fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2018 76,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Front Most Top Suspension Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Strong Smell Of Oil In Engine Bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake Flexible Hose Excessively Deteriorated, Replace Asap

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Flexible Hose Perishing

Under-Trays Fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,773 miles

Nearside Rear tyrewall slight damage

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

Offside undertray damaged

Oil leak ()

Suspension extensively lowered

Fail 1 Sep 2017 69,773 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyrewall slight damage

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside undertray damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear wheels slightly binding

Suspension extensively lowered

Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,781 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to tyre sidewall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front slight damage to tyre sidewall

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

suspension lowered

Fail 5 Sep 2016 65,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear slight damage to tyre wall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front slight damage to tyre wall

Oil leak ()

Suspension lowered

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,090 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 62,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 57,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 56,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre nick in sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,650 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 42,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,332 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,161 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,485 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 12,064 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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MK54 VGL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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