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MC04 MLV

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,054 mi
Last recorded120,054 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 MLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 120,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 120,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 117,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 117,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 115,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 112,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 112,176 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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 111,168 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlight patterns slightly poor

o/s/r tyre cracked inner sidewall & uneven wear advise early replacement

oil leaks

Fail 19 Aug 2021 111,165 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlight patterns slightly poor

o/s/r tyre cracked inner sidewall & uneven wear advise early replacement

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jul 2020 107,358 miles

both head light lens poor

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2019 104,667 miles

both headlight lens poor advise repair

both rear tyres uneven wear inside edges & low in places

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge & inner sidewall starting to crack advise early replacement

Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,567 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges

Fail 8 Aug 2018 100,566 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f brake slightly binding

rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,872 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,200 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

engine light illuminated at time of test

Fail 19 Aug 2016 96,200 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

engine light illuminated at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2015 91,417 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 88,159 miles

Coolant leak

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

both front tyres starting to crack arround inner wall

Pass 13 Jul 2013 85,141 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 82,989 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 79,257 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 62,642 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 62,642 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,491 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 50,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine undertray damaged & insecure

exhaust heatshield damaged & insecure

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine undertray damaged & insecure

exhaust heatshield damaged & insecure

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge of tread

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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MC04 MLV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue 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 MC04 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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MC04 MLV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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