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ML54 VYP

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,373 mi
Last recorded92,373 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VYP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 92,373 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 92,373 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 90,724 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2024 90,721 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 89,129 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 86,593 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,040 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 84,040 miles

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

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

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 83,396 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 83,396 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both registration plates incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 79,358 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 74,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 74,302 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,098 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 69,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 62,029 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2014 57,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,924 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,548 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,184 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 33,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 21,553 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 21,530 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,537 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,740 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 23 Oct 2007 13,198 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 VYP is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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