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MT54 VFA

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,310 mi
Last recorded162,310 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 VFA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 162,310 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroding slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 162,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Centre exhaust silencer corroding slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 151,808 miles

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

underside and components corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 151,803 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed excess play in inner join (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

underside and components corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 140,567 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 132,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 132,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 132,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 122,354 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 108,744 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 95,363 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2014 95,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2013 91,338 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 86,300 miles

front lower ball joint dust covers cracking

front lower suspension arm bushes worn (rear arm)

front tyres worn to inside edge

Pass 19 May 2011 81,390 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 77,005 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 71,557 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge on the legal 1.6 mm limit

Fail 1 May 2009 71,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge on the legal 1.6 mm limit

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 VFA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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