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ML54 VBC

2004 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,775 mi
Last recorded99,775 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VBC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 99,775 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 99,775 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 88,570 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 76,873 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,471 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 67,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 57,940 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 57,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 47,960 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 47,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,093 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 36,664 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 34,656 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,888 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 29,326 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 26,249 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,535 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 21,413 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 18,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 14,982 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 12,896 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 10,065 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 7,886 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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ML54 VBC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VBC, 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 ML54 VBC registered?

ML54 VBC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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The MOT history for ML54 VBC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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