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OV54 XUL

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,392 mi
Last recorded130,392 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 XUL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 130,392 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 130,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 130,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 129,447 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 128,769 miles

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

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

Rear EXHAUST ON VEE PIPE SLIGHT BLOW

Fail 23 Nov 2021 128,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear EXHAUST ON VEE PIPE SLIGHT BLOW

Pass 20 Nov 2020 127,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 126,655 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT - REQUIRES IMMEDIATE REPLACAMENT! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 126,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT - REQUIRES IMMEDIATE REPLACAMENT! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 123,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 123,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2014 110,083 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 102,403 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 7 Sep 2012 87,565 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 13 Sep 2011 76,491 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,647 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,556 miles

Centre rear seatbelt buckle has moved to the wrong side of the retaining stud, this prevents the belt being worn correctly.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,407 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,386 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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OV54 XUL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XUL, 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 OV54 XUL registered?

OV54 XUL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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