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JN54 JUL

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

69,402 mi
Last recorded69,402 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN54 JUL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 69,402 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 68,356 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 68,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected retainer missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 67,704 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 67,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 67,499 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 67,485 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 67,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 64,850 miles

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

oil leak at front

Pass 13 Jan 2017 63,356 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 63,346 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,856 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 62,856 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,203 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 43,336 miles

all four front upper suspension arm bushes getting perished

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

some play both track rod end inner rubber bondings

Pass 30 Dec 2010 36,232 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 33,057 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,909 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 29,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 24,018 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 24,018 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 20,092 miles

vehicle has some body damages, ok for time of test.

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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JN54 JUL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JN54 JUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JN54 JUL registered?

JN54 JUL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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