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ML54 BAS

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,001 mi
Last recorded225,001 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 BAS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 225,001 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 213,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 213,187 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2020 198,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2020 198,319 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 181,072 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 168,860 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 165,922 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated right side gator split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 165,922 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps high, ajust to correct height (1.8)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated right side gator split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 157,897 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 136,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre low pressure

Pass 14 Nov 2013 114,788 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 104,551 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 91,576 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 91,573 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 82,084 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 70,817 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,286 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 59,286 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,109 miles

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

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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ML54 BAS is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML54 BAS, 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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ML54 BAS is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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