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OV54 CSZ

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

189,399 mi
Last recorded189,399 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 CSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 189,399 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 189,399 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 182,549 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 180,169 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 180,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 177,202 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 174,366 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 172,812 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 169,054 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 163,605 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 163,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 158,862 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 158,862 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 154,210 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 149,484 miles

Eml light on.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 145,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 145,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 139,138 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2013 139,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 133,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2011 129,359 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 121,335 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 115,833 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 96,942 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 4 Sep 2007 69,853 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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OV54 CSZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OV54 CSZ, 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 OV54 CSZ registered?

OV54 CSZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is OV54 CSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV54 CSZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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