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MK54 VGR

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

249,999 mi
Last recorded249,999 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 VGR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 249,999 miles

Nearside Rear light cracked

covers underbody restricting full inspection of vehicle

Fail 2 Jan 2026 249,999 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light cracked

covers underbody restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 2 Jan 2025 240,988 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 232,429 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 223,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays

Pass 21 Dec 2021 214,537 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 205,775 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 199,298 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 191,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 182,952 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 174,201 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 174,201 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt temp repair (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 170,192 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r has slight bind

Pass 17 Dec 2014 164,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 156,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 156,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 147,235 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 138,347 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 127,488 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 111,986 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 111,986 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 103,034 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 103,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 74,127 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 74,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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MK54 VGR is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MK54 VGR, 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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MK54 VGR is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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