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OV54 FVK

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,476 mi
Last recorded143,476 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 FVK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 143,476 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 143,476 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 137,913 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level below minimum

Fail 27 Feb 2020 137,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 5 Mar 2019 131,352 miles

All discs corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 131,352 miles

All discs corroded

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 127,094 miles

center exhaust box corroding

minor exhaust blow from rear box

nsf shock weeping oil

nsr tyre close to limit

slight splits in all four top arms

stone chip zone b

Fail 3 Nov 2017 127,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust box corroding

minor exhaust blow from rear box

nsf shock weeping oil

nsr tyre close to limit

slight splits in all four top arms

stone chip zone b

Pass 5 Dec 2016 115,319 miles

center exhaust corroding

nsr indicator fading

slight splits in all 4 top arms

Fail 5 Dec 2016 115,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust corroding

nsr indicator fading

slight splits in all 4 top arms

Pass 2 Dec 2015 103,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 103,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,784 miles

drop links starting to debond==nsr anti roll bar collar cracked==slight splits in all 4 top arms

Fail 10 Nov 2014 89,784 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drop links starting to debond==nsr anti roll bar collar cracked==slight splits in all 4 top arms

Fail 21 Nov 2013 77,870 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plenum chamber filling with water==brake warning light on (pads look ok)==both front drop links poor==middle box corroding==temp gauge inop

Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,870 miles

plenum chamber filling with water==brake warning light on (pads look ok)==both front drop links poor==middle box corroding==temp gauge inop

Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center exhaust detyerating

Pass 7 Dec 2011 53,011 miles

ENG/FLOOR COVERS==REAR ROLL BAR CORRODING==FR TYRES GETTING LOW

Fail 7 Dec 2011 53,011 miles

ENG/FLOOR COVERS==REAR ROLL BAR CORRODING==FR TYRES GETTING LOW

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 41,283 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicators faded.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,003 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

visual check only on nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,447 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,997 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 21,929 miles

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

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

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

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 FVK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OV54 FVK, 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 FVK registered?

OV54 FVK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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