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AO54 HFV

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,837 mi
Last recorded112,837 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 HFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 112,837 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 107,985 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 107,985 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 104,958 miles

Bonnet won't stay up

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Midbox area & flexipipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Exhaust shield loose (above backbox)

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both (condensation) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,294 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 100,290 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 94,554 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 94,545 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 92,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 92,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 88,897 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 83,042 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

engine oil leak.

near side rear tyre valve perished.

Fail 14 Jul 2018 83,036 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Front pipe clamp rusted and insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

engine oil leak.

near side rear tyre valve perished.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,235 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 76,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,797 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 66,152 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,362 miles

Inner tread blocks of rear tyres starting to go out of shape.

Fail 22 Sep 2012 53,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Inner treads of both rear tyres starting to go out of shape.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,862 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,324 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,658 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,783 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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AO54 HFV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AO54 HFV, 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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AO54 HFV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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