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FY54 VHL

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,109 mi
Last recorded178,109 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 VHL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 178,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides split at edges (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion including subframes and suspension components

n/s reverse light inop

plastic undertrays fitted

rear wiper arm loose

Pass 10 Jun 2025 173,643 miles

centre exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion including front and rear subframes

rear wiper arm loose

Fail 4 Jun 2025 173,643 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

engine oil level low

general underside corrosion including front and rear subframes

rear wiper arm loose

Pass 3 Jun 2024 167,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

front and rear subframes corroded

n/s/r lamp slight water ingress

Pass 5 Jun 2023 161,006 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 158,054 miles

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside Front wing corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2022 158,053 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside Front wing corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2021 150,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front tyres low/worn on inner/outer edges

Fail 13 Nov 2020 150,208 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested parking brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Jan 2019 147,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 140,433 miles

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 133,349 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)

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 125,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 114,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 102,382 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 91,877 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,494 miles

Advise air bag lite illuminated

Advise engine undersheild fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2010 70,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,354 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 59,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,839 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,433 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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FY54 VHL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY54 VHL, 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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FY54 VHL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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