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AV04 MVZ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

225,526 mi
Last recorded225,526 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 MVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 225,526 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 225,526 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 218,219 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 208,495 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2024 208,494 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 200,811 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 195,618 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 192,324 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 192,321 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 182,324 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 169,058 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 169,058 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 163,141 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 158,574 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 153,070 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 153,070 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 144,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 135,733 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 126,179 miles

both rear outer tyre side walls cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2011 115,889 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 107,058 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 99,960 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 93,715 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 76,042 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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AV04 MVZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AV04 MVZ, 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 AV04 MVZ registered?

AV04 MVZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is AV04 MVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 MVZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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