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MA54 FZU

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

212,038 mi
Last recorded212,038 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 FZU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 212,038 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 205,143 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 199,821 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 190,411 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 185,757 miles

Under trays fitted covering most underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2020 182,299 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 174,112 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 163,209 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 152,728 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 146,159 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 140,757 miles

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

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

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

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats being fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 140,211 miles

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

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

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

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

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats being fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2014 134,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 134,655 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 129,280 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 124,796 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 119,614 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 119,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 114,254 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 109,274 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 92,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 70,526 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 70,526 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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MA54 FZU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 MA54 FZU, 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 MA54 FZU registered?

MA54 FZU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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