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OV54 CTZ

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,798 mi
Last recorded186,798 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 186,798 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 186,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Reflective material deteriorated (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 172,578 miles

front and rear sub-frames are starting to corrode

possible slight oil/fuel leak, engine & under-trays fitted obscuring view

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

very slight play in nearside front forward suspension ball joint with load off (heal bar)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 172,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right White light shows in the zone formed by the 0% vertical and 0.5% horizontal lines. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front and rear sub-frames are starting to corrode

nearside rear brake hose is starting to perish

possible slight oil/fuel leak, engine & under-trays fitted obscuring view

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

very slight play in nearside front forward suspension ball joint with load off (heal bar)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 159,605 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 150,633 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 140,644 miles

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 140,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 126,794 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,046 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 97,452 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 97,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 74,353 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 74,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 60,996 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,087 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 48,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 36,402 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 36,402 miles

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

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

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

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 CTZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CTZ, 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 CTZ registered?

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

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