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DE54 SXW

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

115,033 mi
Last recorded115,033 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 SXW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 115,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 105,769 miles

All front upper suspension arms inner bushes perished and splitting

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sill kit fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2023 96,240 miles

Offside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

all upper suspension arm inner bush's perished

Fail 26 Oct 2023 96,233 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

all upper suspension arm inner bush's perished

Pass 27 Oct 2022 87,420 miles

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 25 Oct 2021 76,091 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,887 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 65,156 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 50,605 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,081 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,765 miles

Offside Front cracking to sidewall

Fail 23 Oct 2015 41,765 miles

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

Offside Front cracking to sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2014 38,131 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,720 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,378 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has slight distortion on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,970 miles

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

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

multiple undertrays fitted limitiong inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2010 24,414 miles

multiple undertrays fitted limiting inspection

slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,611 miles

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,836 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,133 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 SXW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

DE54 SXW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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