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OV54 VXA

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,353 mi
Last recorded168,353 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 VXA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 168,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 168,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 168,385 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 167,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 156,454 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 141,959 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Fail 19 Nov 2015 141,958 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 120,632 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 116,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 116,631 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 107,312 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 91,805 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 81,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,767 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 49,172 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 43,075 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2007 43,075 miles

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

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

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

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 VXA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

OV54 VXA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is OV54 VXA safe to buy?

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