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MT54 APX

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

156,726 mi
Last recorded156,726 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 APX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 May 2024 156,726 miles

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

Lower under tray obscuring components

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured routed thu coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 156,699 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sill area 30cm of seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush split from pin arm touching housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower under tray obscuring components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured wire routed thru rear spring (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 132,875 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Lower under tray obscuring components

Fail 25 Mar 2023 132,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged showing cord at caliper side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Lower under tray obscuring components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slight damage (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer floor holed out with 30 cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 132,854 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (7.12 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not operating NSF headlamp (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (7.12 (a))

Exhaust middle silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 111,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 May 2018 92,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 92,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 91,017 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 90,998 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text both (6.3.1e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 87,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 87,453 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,539 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 84,535 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,007 miles

front brake disc's lipped

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,672 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 73,671 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 73,621 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 67,497 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)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 67,495 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,492 miles

SLIGHT BIND ON N/S REAR BRAKE

Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,935 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,271 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 43,268 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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MT54 APX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 MT54 APX, 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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MT54 APX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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