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GU54 YYL

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

154,307 mi
Last recorded154,307 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 YYL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 154,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2026 154,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 142,281 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 142,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn flaking inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn flaking inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 128,490 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 128,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 125,779 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 114,191 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 113,556 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 113,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 111,223 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 111,220 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 107,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 103,263 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

nearside and offside front upper suspension arms inner bushes x 2 perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,301 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 97,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 92,420 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking/perishing

o/s/f tyre cracking perishing

o/s/r tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2014 85,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 76,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,704 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 66,704 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front c links bushes worn

n/s/r rear caliper slightly binding

Pass 14 Oct 2010 62,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 58,564 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 48,910 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,389 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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GU54 YYL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GU54 YYL, 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 GU54 YYL registered?

GU54 YYL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is GU54 YYL safe to buy?

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