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MA54 ZZK

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,731 mi
Last recorded156,731 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 ZZK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 156,731 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 146,619 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 146,618 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 137,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (In Arm) (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (in Arm) (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 134,165 miles

Exhaust noisy MODIFIED EXHAUST FITTED (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch OVERSIZE WHEELS AND TYRES FITTED X4 (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 134,165 miles

Exhaust noisy MODIFIED EXHAUST FITTED (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch OVERSIZE WHEELS AND TYRES FITTED X4 (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 128,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 125,616 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges smooth and tyre cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges smooth and tyre deformed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 125,616 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges smooth and tyre cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges smooth and tyre deformed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 122,460 miles

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 22 Nov 2019 122,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 118,240 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 113,184 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 109,016 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 108,567 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 108,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 107,034 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 102,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 94,574 miles

rear wiper loose

Fail 23 Feb 2012 94,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear wiper loose

Pass 19 Oct 2010 87,074 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,929 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 65,248 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 65,143 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 55,731 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 55,731 miles

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

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 ZZK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MA54 ZZK, 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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MA54 ZZK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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