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OV54 DZW

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,330 mi
Last recorded165,330 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 DZW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 165,330 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively front both (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front both (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

underbody components corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 160,342 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

various patches of corrosion on body parts

Pass 27 Jan 2022 154,874 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

oil leak

both front and rear sub-frames corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 151,113 miles

exhaust joining sleeve corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2019 151,113 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust joining sleeve corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 144,372 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 144,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 136,071 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 124,835 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 124,835 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 115,388 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 115,388 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 107,982 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 99,523 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 92,921 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 85,311 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 77,771 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,819 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 59,445 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 49,846 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,190 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 DZW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DZW, 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 DZW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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