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A20 SDV

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,426 mi
Last recorded95,426 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 95,426 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 92,659 miles

rear suspension components under sealed

Pass 8 Dec 2023 90,368 miles

rear suspension components heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Dec 2023 90,368 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

rear suspension components heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Nov 2022 87,783 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,442 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 82,516 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 77,688 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,161 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 73,104 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 69,764 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,841 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,020 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 53,978 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 48,508 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 May 2012 40,002 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 39,978 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 29,190 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,577 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,289 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,305 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,457 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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A20 SDV 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 86.4%.

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 A20 SDV, 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 A20 SDV registered?

A20 SDV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is A20 SDV safe to buy?

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