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DV54 HVB

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,010 mi
Last recorded140,010 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 HVB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 140,010 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2025 136,144 miles

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

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

general underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 130,739 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 125,754 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 125,754 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 120,934 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 120,892 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 120,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 117,338 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 111,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 102,529 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 102,529 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,358 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 96,358 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,219 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake just met requirements

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 86,035 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service indicator on tell tale

Fail 17 Mar 2014 81,251 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service indicator on tell tale

Pass 2 Mar 2013 76,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

service light on

Fail 2 Mar 2013 76,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

service light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,626 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 74,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,168 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 63,998 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 63,998 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 57,628 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,660 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,089 miles

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

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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DV54 HVB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV54 HVB, 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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DV54 HVB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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