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AV54 EJL

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,504 mi
Last recorded162,504 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 EJL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 162,504 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 162,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 152,033 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 142,161 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 142,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 132,770 miles

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

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

all rear suspension components heavily corroded

brake warning light on dash

Fail 28 Oct 2022 132,770 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all rear suspension components heavily corroded

brake warning light on dash

Pass 1 Nov 2021 123,674 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 121,533 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 113,912 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front approx. 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 113,911 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front approx. 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 103,524 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,533 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,261 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,830 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,895 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 61,308 miles

both front tyres on limit

man light on

Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,981 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,518 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 51,508 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

front discs very poor

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,946 miles

all brake discs corroded.

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,446 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 40,446 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,282 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,707 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,115 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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AV54 EJL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV54 EJL, 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 AV54 EJL registered?

AV54 EJL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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