2004 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · ML04 MLZ
2004 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 134,180 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML04 MLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 134,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML04 MLZ 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 (ML04 MLZ) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
ML04 MLZ Mileage History
- 19/08/2022128,342 mi
- 12/07/2023128,373 mi+31 mi
- 21/07/2023128,375 mi+2 mi
- 18/07/2024130,501 mi+2,126 mi
- 21/07/2025134,180 mi+3,679 mi
Average of roughly 1,998 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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