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AV04 VLX

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

110,841 mi
Last recorded110,841 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 110,841 miles

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 103,259 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears and rubber perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch has gaffer tape and offside front wing corroded and weak

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill near axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floors corroded and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 93,307 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pad wear indicator lamp on (pads appear ok)

Fail 21 Nov 2022 93,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad wear indicator lamp on (pads appear ok)

Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 74,722 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 74,722 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 72,017 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,232 miles

engine oil leak.

nearside front wing lower wheel arch corroded through.

offside and nearside front brake discs corroding.

offside rear tyre low on tread.

rear exhaust heatshield partially insecure.

Fail 21 Jan 2019 70,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine oil leak.

nearside front wing lower wheel arch corroded through.

offside and nearside front brake discs corroding.

offside rear tyre low on tread.

rear exhaust heatshield partially insecure.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,838 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,852 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 64,852 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 61,033 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 56,150 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 56,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,630 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 47,565 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 47,565 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,716 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 43,696 miles

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

loose bolt on turbo

Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,617 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 35,488 miles

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

offside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,844 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 30,842 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,799 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,669 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 VLX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AV04 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

AV04 VLX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is AV04 VLX safe to buy?

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