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M40 VPR

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

193,299 mi
Last recorded193,299 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 VPR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 193,299 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 186,420 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 183,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 183,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 173,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 159,141 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 145,830 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack approx 1 inch (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2021 145,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack approx 1 inch (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 141,655 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 141,654 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 134,360 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 127,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 121,671 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

nearside number plate lamp damaged.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 114,709 miles

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

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 114,709 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint forward (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 105,829 miles

Coolant leak

Knocking noise from steering.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2015 105,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Air intake pipe split.

Coolant leak

Idle speed just within limits.

Knocking noise from steering.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 97,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearisde front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 2mm and wearing on inner egde

oil sensor light on dash comes and goes

Fail 9 Jan 2014 97,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1 litre 10/40 added

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

engine running rough

nearisde front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 2mm and wearing on inner egde

oil sensor light on dash

signs of water under inlet manifold

Pass 25 Jan 2013 89,757 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 82,921 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 61,164 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 61,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 42,621 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

airbag light on

Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,621 miles

airbag light on

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 32,236 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 25,729 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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M40 VPR is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M40 VPR, 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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M40 VPR is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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