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AE54 FFA

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

235,014 mi
Last recorded235,014 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 FFA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 235,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS +OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS + OS (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDER VEHICLE GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 20 Feb 2025 235,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS +OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS + OS (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDER VEHICLE GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 30 Nov 2021 234,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 226,796 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 206,467 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 186,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 167,036 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 147,129 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 180,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 180,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 179,134 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 179,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 154,705 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front wipers smear

low oil

Pass 19 Oct 2012 127,608 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 127,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 102,732 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,485 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 82,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 65,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play n/s/f lower arm ball jiont

stone chips front screen

Pass 14 Oct 2009 65,800 miles

slight play n/s/f lower arm ball jiont

stone chips front screen

Pass 18 Oct 2008 45,165 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 45,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 26,847 miles

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

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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AE54 FFA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AE54 FFA, 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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AE54 FFA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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