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OV54 CWJ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,197 mi
Last recorded154,197 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 154,197 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 151,753 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 151,753 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 148,541 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 144,467 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 144,465 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 140,927 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 140,785 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 137,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 137,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 127,868 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 127,868 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 119,545 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 119,545 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 113,582 miles

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

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)

rear wiper inop

Pass 12 Jul 2013 98,733 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 83,222 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 68,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 21 Jul 2010 55,131 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 50,651 miles

brake warning lamp on

front brake pads look low unable to view fully

front brakes slight imbalance

full underbody shields fitted

o/s/r tyre wearing low recommend replacement

Pass 29 Dec 2008 42,751 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,147 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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OV54 CWJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CWJ, 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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OV54 CWJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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