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MT04 VYA

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,664 mi
Last recorded102,664 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 VYA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 102,664 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 99,854 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 99,851 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 95,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes both sides have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 95,037 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes both sides have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 82,214 miles

General wear in all the rear suspension arm bushes

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 82,202 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

General wear in all the rear suspension arm bushes

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 68,624 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 64,398 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,445 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 62,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 61,804 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake slight drag

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,955 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 60,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 60,580 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,021 miles

Brake and fuel lines covered by plastic covers

engine under tray fitted

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 60,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brajke and fuel l;ines coverd by plastic

engine under tray fitted

front and rear brake discs corroded

o s f tyre worn very low on edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 57,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front suspension bushes worn.

Pass 4 Feb 2012 52,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,983 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 40,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,887 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 22,575 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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MT04 VYA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc 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 MT04 VYA, 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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MT04 VYA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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