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AP04 VTU

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,325 mi
Last recorded128,325 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 128,325 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 122,387 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 118,640 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 118,640 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 112,852 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated joint boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 102,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 102,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 89,486 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 82,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,220 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 59,978 miles

centre seat belt unable to be used due to buckle stuck below rivit

Fail 3 Jun 2014 53,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,854 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,043 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,512 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,592 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,072 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 31,453 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,784 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 22,809 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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AP04 VTU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AP04 VTU, 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 AP04 VTU registered?

AP04 VTU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is AP04 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP04 VTU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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