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AE54 VBF

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,573 mi
Last recorded195,573 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 195,573 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Front and rear subframes slightly corroded

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

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 195,573 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Front and rear subframes slightly corroded

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

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 194,668 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 193,668 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 193,068 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 192,449 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2019 192,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 186,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2018 186,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 178,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 May 2017 178,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 169,089 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 169,048 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 149,341 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 149,339 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 135,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 135,768 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 May 2012 119,711 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 96,602 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 96,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2009 77,190 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,285 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 59,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 40,364 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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AE54 VBF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE54 VBF, 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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AE54 VBF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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