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MJ04 VFV

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

174,587 mi
Last recorded174,587 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 VFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 174,587 miles

Coolant leak + Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front (Sill corroded)

Offside Front (Sill corroded)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 174,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside wing corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 174,248 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2022 159,915 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 159,883 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 148,484 miles

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

Front both wheel arches corroded

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

suspension component corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2020 142,253 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 132,417 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 123,902 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 123,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2017 117,375 miles

exhaust rusty,n/s/front cv boot split but stopping ingress of dirt,requires a new cv boot kit

Pass 11 May 2016 107,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light was on, reset, if light comes back then fault needs rectifying

engine oil dipstick broken

Fail 11 May 2016 107,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working worked when tapped gently (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light was on, reset, if light comes back then fault needs rectifying

engine oil dipstick broken

Fail 11 May 2015 96,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 96,736 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 86,905 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 86,905 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 May 2013 78,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/rear lense repaired with red tape

rear child seats fitted ,seatbelts not checked

Pass 8 May 2013 78,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/rear lense repaired with red tape

rear child seats fitted ,seatbelts not checked

Fail 9 May 2012 71,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2012 71,191 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,403 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 56,091 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,371 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,667 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,779 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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MJ04 VFV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MJ04 VFV, 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 MJ04 VFV registered?

MJ04 VFV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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