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FH54 GXV

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

219,406 mi
Last recorded219,406 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 GXV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 219,406 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 219,401 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 198,148 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S upper & lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 197,715 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S upper & lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 177,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 156,302 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S Rear . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S Rear . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 136,415 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 116,041 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 116,041 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 114,935 miles

Nearside Front headlight adjuster not working correctly

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose at front

Fail 14 Mar 2020 114,935 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front headlight adjuster not working correctly

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose at front

Pass 16 Mar 2019 111,257 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 109,079 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2017 104,195 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 96,634 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 92,819 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 86,643 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 77,979 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 77,602 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 66,675 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 66,673 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 55,270 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,828 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 35,489 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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FH54 GXV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FH54 GXV, 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 FH54 GXV registered?

FH54 GXV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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