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MF54 VLA

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,208 mi
Last recorded99,208 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 VLA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 99,208 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 96,205 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 85,531 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 79,443 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 79,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 68,653 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 58,512 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,295 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 46,358 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread cracking.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 42,787 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 38,455 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs are worn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 32,768 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,935 miles

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

front discs are worn

n/s rear tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2011 28,935 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front discs are worn

n/s rear tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,413 miles

both front and n/s rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Sep 2009 21,274 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s rear tyre cracing on tread

Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,274 miles

o/s rear tyre cracing on tread

Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,424 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2007 13,379 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 13,379 miles

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

o/s front tyre is wearing on in ner edge

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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MF54 VLA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 MF54 VLA, 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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What year was MF54 VLA registered?

MF54 VLA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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