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MK54 VHC

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

172,915 mi
Last recorded172,915 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 VHC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 172,915 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 172,915 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 169,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 164,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FROM CALIPER, NEEDS ATTENTION (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FROM CALIPER, NEEDS ATTENTION (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 164,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DIP BEAM , KICK UP IS SHOWING TO THE RIGHT NEEDS NEW BULB (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT LIT (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FROM CALIPER, NEEDS ATTENTION (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FROM CALIPER, NEEDS ATTENTION (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 159,919 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 159,906 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 154,358 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 154,339 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Pass 15 Jul 2016 148,657 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 15 Jul 2016 148,657 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 10 Jul 2015 135,854 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 135,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 123,160 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 123,160 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 110,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 110,085 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 98,141 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 84,403 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 66,343 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 45,396 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 45,396 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,305 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 VHC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VHC, 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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What year was MK54 VHC registered?

MK54 VHC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is MK54 VHC safe to buy?

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