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AE54 XTC

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

173,952 mi
Last recorded173,952 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XTC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 173,952 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 173,952 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BEAM PATTERN INCORRECT DUE TO POOR LIGHTING (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 167,321 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2023 164,649 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2023 164,649 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2022 160,534 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2022 160,534 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2021 155,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2021 155,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/chain ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 151,239 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2020 151,218 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 144,150 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 144,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 135,491 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 126,984 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 117,801 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2015 111,521 miles

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

nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2014 102,432 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,966 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,636 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,552 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 63,433 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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,630 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 7,747 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 5,631 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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AE54 XTC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE54 XTC registered?

AE54 XTC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is AE54 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 XTC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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