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ML54 FBV

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,102 mi
Last recorded185,102 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 FBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 185,102 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 185,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 177,362 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bothy nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 177,362 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bothy nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 171,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 164,242 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 152,702 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 141,227 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 129,174 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 124,144 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 113,144 miles

Front Upper suspension bushes slightly split

Pass 30 Apr 2015 103,640 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 92,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside rear tyre close to limit

sill kits fitted

Pass 13 May 2013 85,409 miles

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars. re-check in 2-3k

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge. replace in 2k

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars. re-check in 3-4k

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge. re-check in 2-3k

surface rust on all 4 brake discs

Pass 31 May 2012 81,499 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 75,531 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 69,166 miles

Engine / powersteering oils need topping up

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate delaminating

Front wipers smeary

Fail 10 Dec 2009 69,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine / powersteering oils need topping up

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate delaminating

Front wipers smeary

Pass 8 Jan 2009 59,864 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 46,169 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,739 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 44,739 miles

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

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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ML54 FBV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ML54 FBV, 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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ML54 FBV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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