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DE54 SXX

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,696 mi
Last recorded144,696 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 SXX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 144,696 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 137,749 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 137,749 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 153,069 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 132,784 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 130,902 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 130,902 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 124,838 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 124,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 123,679 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 123,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 122,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 122,603 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 121,780 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 120,297 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

REAR EXHAUST CENTRE BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 25 Sep 2014 117,925 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside tyre low air pressure

Pass 25 Sep 2013 114,866 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 110,912 miles

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)

rear tyres stepped tread

Pass 18 Oct 2011 105,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 99,787 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 99,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 92,436 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 92,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 84,284 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 84,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,398 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 SXX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE54 SXX, 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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DE54 SXX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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