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GF54 VAO

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,290 mi
Last recorded119,290 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 VAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 119,290 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 115,172 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are close to minimum in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out of 2 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some areas

vehicle presented with a coating of underseal to under body and some suspension components

Pass 20 Feb 2024 112,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 102,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Nearside back box clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 94,326 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fuel tank retaining straps are slightly corroded

vehicle under body is presented with a coating of waxoil or similar product

Pass 28 Jan 2021 85,354 miles

Offside Rear fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 79,795 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 78,765 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service & parking slightly lower in effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 78,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 66,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,925 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,619 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 57,295 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,521 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs lipped.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 55,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs lipped.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,651 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 49,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 42,260 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 33,722 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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GF54 VAO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF54 VAO, 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 GF54 VAO registered?

GF54 VAO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is GF54 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 VAO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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