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AF54 HVK

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,374 mi
Last recorded145,374 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HVK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 145,374 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 145,346 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake only just met requirements 16%

Pass 1 Oct 2024 141,110 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 134,778 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 127,848 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 127,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 123,177 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 116,892 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive possible rear crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central centre exhaust silencer heavily corroded, however still secure.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 116,892 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive possible rear crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central centre exhaust silencer heavily corroded, however still secure.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,335 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 102,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 102,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 95,781 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 95,781 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,484 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 76,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,715 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 62,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 56,805 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 56,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,279 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S CORRODED ON INNER SIDE, OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 45,448 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,412 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,186 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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AF54 HVK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 AF54 HVK, 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 AF54 HVK registered?

AF54 HVK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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