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OV54 CWN

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

147,395 mi
Last recorded147,395 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 CWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 147,395 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Damage to N/S/R wheel arch.

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Moisture on inside of lamp assembly. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge also cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to inspect rear seat belts due to seats folded down and goods/items on top.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips o/s and n/s. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 147,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut/split on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Due to damage to arch. (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Damage to N/S/R wheel arch and front bumper lower part.

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Moisture on inside of lamp assembly. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge also cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to inspect rear seat belts due to seats folded down and goods/items on top.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips o/s and n/s. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 140,531 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Damage to N/S/R wheel arch and Front bumper.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips N/S and O/S. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 140,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper rear most arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Damage to N/S/R wheel arch and Front bumper.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips N/S and O/S. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 131,459 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 131,456 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 123,005 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 123,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 115,696 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 114,538 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 106,498 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 12 May 2016 102,142 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 98,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 98,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 94,975 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 94,975 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 88,722 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 88,722 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 81,528 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 81,528 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 73,732 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 65,714 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 65,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Dec 2008 58,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 58,383 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,752 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 CWN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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