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AK54 SMX

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,885 mi
Last recorded112,885 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 SMX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 112,885 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 112,292 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 112,292 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 111,036 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 110,048 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 110,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 108,606 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both inflated for test (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 107,570 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 104,940 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,698 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,858 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 91,355 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,969 miles

Stone chips on windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,350 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,770 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,020 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 64,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,893 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,072 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,508 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 28,881 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 28,881 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,203 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 20,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear seat belt not tested as has child seat fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,288 miles

near side rear seat belt not tested as has child seat fitted

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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AK54 SMX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK54 SMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK54 SMX registered?

AK54 SMX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is AK54 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 SMX shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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