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FX54 MVW

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,434 mi
Last recorded124,434 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 MVW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 124,434 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 121,201 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 121,117 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (arm attached too shock absorber) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 103,226 miles

service message on dash

Fail 25 May 2022 103,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

service message on dash

Pass 29 May 2021 98,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,259 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 89,799 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut close to side wall

engine management light on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,971 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel is slightly binding

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

e.m.l light on dash

Fail 26 Apr 2016 82,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel is slightly binding

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

e.m.l light on dash

Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,546 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 71,826 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,271 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,485 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,083 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,973 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,719 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,439 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 32,439 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FX54 MVW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX54 MVW, 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 FX54 MVW registered?

FX54 MVW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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