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BN54 XXU

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

307,806 mi
Last recorded307,806 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 XXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 307,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 307,586 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve and clamps corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm and gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 297,856 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 292,392 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 292,392 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 282,787 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 282,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 272,138 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 254,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 239,255 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 236,393 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2018 210,463 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 186,613 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 182,134 miles

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

Nearside parking brake cable slightly insecure

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 182,134 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside parking brake cable slightly insecure

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

tyre tread depths both front 5mm both rear 3mm 205/55R16 91V

Pass 16 Jan 2015 172,932 miles

n/s parking brake cable bracket corroded and broken

various cuts to o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2015 172,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

front exhaust heat shield loose

n/s parking brake cable bracket corroded and broken

tyre tread depths both front 2mm both rear 4mm 205/55R16 91V

various cuts to o/s/r tyre

wipers not tested due to washers not working

Fail 17 Jan 2014 157,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight bind from o/s/f brake

Pass 17 Jan 2014 157,726 miles

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

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

slight bind from o/s/f brake

Pass 19 Mar 2013 143,877 miles

n/s/r indicator bulb slightly faded

slight damage to o/s/r wheel inner rim

stone chips to windscreen

tyre tread depths all tyres 7mm 205/55R16 91V

Fail 19 Mar 2013 143,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r indicator bulb slightly faded

slight damage to o/s/r wheel inner rim

stone chips to windscreen

tyre tread depths all tyres 7mm 205/55R16 91V

Pass 21 Dec 2011 127,317 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 108,581 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 108,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake disc's in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2009 99,486 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 99,486 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,469 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 73,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 61,110 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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BN54 XXU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BN54 XXU, 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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BN54 XXU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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