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ML54 FKV

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

225,402 mi
Last recorded225,402 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 FKV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2024 225,402 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 213,896 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 199,386 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2022 198,899 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 188,917 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2021 188,703 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 155,103 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 139,591 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 118,961 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 105,882 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 105,882 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 95,717 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 95,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 85,325 miles

front tyres wearing on edge + on 3.5mm + n/s/r tyre wearing on edge+ on 3.5mm

Pass 24 Oct 2013 79,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,192 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 7 Oct 2011 64,528 miles

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

Spare tyre has cords exposed- dangerous

Fail 7 Oct 2011 64,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Oct 2010 55,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,898 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,954 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 47,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,816 miles

o/s/f tire wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2008 39,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tire wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,881 miles

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

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 FKV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ML54 FKV, 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 FKV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is ML54 FKV safe to buy?

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