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MX04 YST

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

194,321 mi
Last recorded194,321 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 YST
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 194,321 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 179,697 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 179,697 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 169,539 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 158,554 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have corrosion from sitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish very slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 158,067 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 156,996 miles

all suspension bushes perished but no movement

underside of body covered by undertrays

Pass 5 Jan 2019 152,062 miles

under trays and sill covers

Pass 16 Dec 2017 145,691 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 138,302 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres getting close to legal limit and showing signs of perishing on side walls (4.1.E.1)

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2016 138,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres getting close to legal limit and showing signs of perishing on side walls (4.1.E.1)

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 130,975 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 130,958 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 123,327 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 123,327 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 112,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jul 2012 96,797 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jul 2011 85,081 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 74,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 74,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,522 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 55,601 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,758 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 43,677 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 28,752 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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MX04 YST is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MX04 YST, 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 MX04 YST registered?

MX04 YST is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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