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OV54 CUX

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

184,046 mi
Last recorded184,046 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 CUX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 184,046 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 184,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad indicator light on dash

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 178,148 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 165,896 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 157,110 miles

EML on dash, pre failure date

Exhaust mid box det

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush into arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms, inner rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arms, bush alloy casings corroded and bushes perished, inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 157,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rearmost arm, bush into subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on dash, pre failure date

Exhaust mid box det

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush into arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms, inner rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arms, bush alloy casings corroded and bushes perished, inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 145,403 miles

Eml on but pre 2008

Exhaust slightly deteriorated and sleeve corroded

N/s/r fog light inop but o/s working ok

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/s/f bottom ball joint creaking (nearest rear )

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2018 135,685 miles

Front disc inner faces corroded

Both rear tyres worn on edges and cracked

Engine oily

Front suspension arm bushes cracked and showing signs of wear

Nearside rear light has moisture inside

Offside Front Wheel binding

Oil low

Pas noisy on full lock

Pass 4 May 2017 126,611 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 115,454 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEATBELT

N/S/R TYRE ON 2.3MM TREAD DEPTH

O/S/F HEADLAMP DIP BEAM LIGHT OUTPUT POOR

Pass 13 May 2015 104,136 miles

Both rear wheels binding

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside front wheel binding

Offside headlamp dim

Pass 6 May 2014 94,296 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 82,755 miles

o/s/f headlamp adjustor not working

o/s/f headlamp dipped beam brightness poor

Pass 11 May 2012 71,379 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,809 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 58,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 58,574 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,161 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 46,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,947 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 31,931 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 CUX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CUX, 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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OV54 CUX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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