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AE54 VWC

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

322,324 mi
Last recorded322,324 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 322,324 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 302,025 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 302,025 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 286,109 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 272,302 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 249,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 228,069 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 194,483 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 177,235 miles

Bonnet damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2017 162,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 143,601 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 116,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 116,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 107,460 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 94,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 94,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 85,794 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 76,091 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 66,622 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 61,798 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,283 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,869 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 32,658 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VWC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AE54 VWC, 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 AE54 VWC registered?

AE54 VWC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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