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OV54 CVL

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,499 mi
Last recorded165,499 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 CVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 165,499 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 165,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 146,049 miles

EML lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s registration plate lamp [LED] more than 50% working

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 121,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm 225/ 45/17 94W XL (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre shows pronounced abnormal tyre wear to inner & outer tread shoulders

Pass 28 Jul 2014 114,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advise damage to offside front screen lower

Pass 14 Aug 2013 107,367 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both nearside front upper suspension arms have slight movement at the inner bush

Both offside front upper suspension arms have slight movement at the inner bushes

Both rear brake discs worn

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre has various cuts but unable to see the ply or cords

Fail 13 Aug 2013 107,358 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs worn

Both nearside front upper suspension arms have slight movement at the inner bush

Both offside front upper suspension arms have slight movement at the inner bushes

Both rear brake discs worn

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre has various cuts but unable to see the ply or cords

Pass 24 Sep 2012 99,549 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 99,549 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 90,903 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,770 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 76,770 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,512 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 62,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,495 miles

baby seat fitted to nsr seat , there for seat belt not checked

rear anti roll bar cracked

slight play in osf lower suspention arm

slight water ingress into rear no. plate

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 CVL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CVL, 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 CVL registered?

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

Is OV54 CVL safe to buy?

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