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ML54 XUZ

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

279,163 mi
Last recorded279,163 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 279,163 miles

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))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 254,546 miles

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))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 230,109 miles

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

Central exhaust slightly loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 213,131 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 204,392 miles

Front Upper nearside and offside inner suspension arm bushes perishing

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear nearside and offside brake discs corroded

Rear nearside and offside tyres feathering on inner edges

centre exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating and system corroding

rear chassis rails / fuel tank straps / front subframe and suspension arms - corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 194,036 miles

Central Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Front nearside and offside dip beam light output reduced - STRONG ADVICE

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly and slight fluctuation

Rear nearside and offside brake discs corroded

Rear subframe / suspension arms / chassis rails / brake hose ferrules - corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 184,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 184,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 176,399 miles

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear damper shrouds insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2014 167,100 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 167,100 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 161,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Fail 9 Mar 2013 161,903 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 8 Mar 2012 147,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2011 136,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 111,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 94,245 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 75,975 miles

airbag light on

front tyres 3mm

rear tyres 4mm

slight play in nearside front straight arm

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 XUZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XUZ, 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 ML54 XUZ registered?

ML54 XUZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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