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OU54 ZNX

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

185,228 mi
Last recorded185,228 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 ZNX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 185,228 miles

Bonnet struts don't support bonnet

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 185,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet struts don't support bonnet

Engine management light is on

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 181,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 177,712 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Sep 2022 172,379 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 165,938 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 161,533 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 155,958 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 147,819 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 147,617 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leaks from engine

Pass 15 Sep 2017 138,953 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 131,928 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 124,335 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 117,305 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 105,428 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,634 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 82,184 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 70,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake discs worn

rear tyre treads 3-4mm

Fail 9 Sep 2010 70,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake discs worn

rear tyre treads 3-4mm

Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,829 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,781 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,573 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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OU54 ZNX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 OU54 ZNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU54 ZNX registered?

OU54 ZNX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is OU54 ZNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU54 ZNX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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