2004 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · FH04 YGT

The Audi A4 passed its most recent MOT on 1 April 2023 at 124,175 miles with no defects recorded, leaving the vehicle legally roadworthy at that point. The maintenance trend cannot be judged as stable, worsening, or improving from this record alone, as only two consecutive tests one day apart exist. The prior test on 31 March 2023 failed at the identical mileage of 124,175, yet the DVSA entry lists no defects, an administrative anomaly that suggests a documentation or processing error rather than a mechanical fault. The odometer shows 124,175 miles against a 22-year-old car, averaging roughly 5,644 miles per year. This is low for the age and implies either gentle use or extended periods off the road. Both 2023 tests share the exact same mileage, confirming no running between them. The sparse history offers no evidence of rapid accumulation or major gaps beyond the single year captured, but the absence of earlier records limits any long-term wear assessment. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. Low annual mileage combined with the car's age raises the risk of perished rubber components, degraded suspension bushes, and dormant corrosion on structural members even though the 2023 pass noted none. Standing time often hides binding calipers or flat-spotted tyres that a short test may not expose. The unexplained fail with no listed defect warrants scrutiny of the V5C and DVSA portal to confirm the vehicle's true status. Verify the exhaust emissions, brake discs, and coil springs in person, as the record provides no assurance beyond April 2023 and the car is now over three years untested relative to today's date.