2004 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · E29 SAM
2004 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 165,707 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E29 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 165,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E29 SAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Audi A4 (E29 SAM) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
E29 SAM Mileage History
- 15/03/2023163,599 mi
- 21/03/2024164,724 mi+1,125 mi
- 25/03/2025165,358 mi+634 mi
- 26/03/2025165,361 mi+3 mi
- 28/04/2026165,707 mi+346 mi
Average of roughly 676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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