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OV54 SFY

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,021 mi
Last recorded134,021 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 SFY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 134,021 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 127,034 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 6 May 2023 126,104 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear o/s side showing 50% not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2023 126,104 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear n/s brake low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding rear n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working rear n/s stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding front o/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear o/s side showing 50% not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2022 122,691 miles

oil leak

t, c. warning light on

Fail 15 Feb 2022 122,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault a, b, s, warning light on (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working rear o/s stop light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated rear both n/s o/s brake hoses showing signs of wear [cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

t, c. warning light on

Pass 17 Feb 2021 109,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 108,070 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 103,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake hose perished

Offside Rear brake hose perished

Fail 30 Jul 2018 103,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake hose perished

Offside Rear brake hose perished

Pass 4 Aug 2017 102,130 miles

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2016 99,715 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 96,937 miles

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

Unable to carry out check on nearside rear seatbelt, childseat fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2015 96,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Unable to carry out check on nearside rear seatbelt, childseat fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 90,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 83,150 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,985 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 72,549 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,887 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 66,887 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,837 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 50,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 50,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 42,999 miles

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

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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OV54 SFY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV54 SFY, 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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OV54 SFY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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