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DE54 FXT

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

256,795 mi
Last recorded256,795 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 FXT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 256,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 226,711 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 226,602 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 202,904 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 183,010 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 182,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 170,554 miles

front upper suspension arm bushes worn both sides

Pass 20 Jan 2021 157,677 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

unable to inspect some areas underside due to covers

Pass 24 Jan 2020 146,546 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 146,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 101,800 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 101,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 94,373 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 94,347 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Jun 2017 87,809 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,761 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 79,969 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,080 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,075 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,860 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,246 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,739 miles

nearside front and rear tyres are part worn and scuffed

Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,575 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 47,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,746 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,713 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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DE54 FXT is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey 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 DE54 FXT, 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 DE54 FXT registered?

DE54 FXT is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is DE54 FXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 FXT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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