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AU54 SVA

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

195,791 mi
Last recorded195,791 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 SVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 195,791 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 195,789 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 186,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f upper front bush deteriorating

o/s/f upper rear bush deteriorating

o/s/r tail light dim, condensation

Fail 28 Aug 2024 186,698 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

o/s/f upper rear bush deteriorating

o/s/r tail light dim, condensation

n/s/f upper front bush deteriorating

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre perishing/cracking/cuts to tread

Pass 30 Aug 2023 176,843 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 169,798 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 160,992 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 160,992 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 153,557 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 153,461 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 141,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 136,288 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 130,632 miles

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

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

brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Sep 2016 123,821 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 123,751 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 115,495 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 115,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 108,515 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 101,068 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,742 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 91,952 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 89,222 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 86,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 83,021 miles

O/S front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2007 78,959 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)

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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AU54 SVA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AU54 SVA, 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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AU54 SVA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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