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J20 MLV

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,098 mi
Last recorded109,098 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 MLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 109,098 miles

front/rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2026 109,095 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front/rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2025 106,289 miles

Front subframe heavily corroded

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2025 106,289 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe heavily corroded

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 104,547 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 102,174 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 100,430 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,236 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 99,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 98,342 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 98,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shields loose and insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2019 89,438 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,885 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 80,885 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,504 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 74,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,235 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,871 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 47,121 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,492 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 34,372 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,500 miles

Slight corrosion on all brake discs.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,640 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,278 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 18,096 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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J20 MLV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol 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 J20 MLV, 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 J20 MLV registered?

J20 MLV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is J20 MLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 MLV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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