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ML54 XYZ

2004 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

303,086 mi
Last recorded303,086 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 XYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 303,086 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 302,964 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 281,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip on lower central section of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 262,921 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 239,926 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 229,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 224,606 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2019 224,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 209,270 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 191,639 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 179,920 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance sidelight dull (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres inner edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 179,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance sidelight dull (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres inner edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 162,963 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 149,921 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 149,917 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 137,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 125,936 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 125,936 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 109,453 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 89,195 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 89,191 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,716 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 55,359 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 XYZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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