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MT54 WJL

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,889 mi
Last recorded122,889 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 WJL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 122,889 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inspected in wet condition +Undertrays & Sill covers fitted

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 122,379 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where shock sits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle prescribed area suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2022 120,199 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front where shock sits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle prescribed area suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2022 120,196 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front where shock sits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle prescribed area suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 119,791 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 117,489 miles

engine warning light on dash display

n/s/r seat belt buckle case incomplete

o/s head lamp loose

o/s/r tyre is 2mm

signs of wear to o/s and n/s upper suspension arms

Fail 23 Mar 2018 117,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r seat belt buckle case incomplete

o/s head lamp loose

o/s/r tyre is 2mm

signs of wear to o/s and n/s upper suspension arms

Pass 29 Jul 2015 110,491 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 106,895 miles

n/s rear tyre has low tread depth/uneven wear across tread area

o/s rear tyre has low tread depth

Fail 26 Jun 2014 106,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre has low tread depth/uneven wear across tread area

o/s rear tyre has low tread depth

Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,257 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 84,949 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 75,522 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 75,522 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,393 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 60,393 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,153 miles

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

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

offside tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2008 51,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2007 43,266 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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MT54 WJL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WJL, 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 WJL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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