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A25 RTE

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

168,991 mi
Last recorded168,991 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 RTE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 168,991 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 168,989 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 147,157 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 153,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 140,630 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 140,628 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 140,552 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 135,431 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 121,675 miles

both front wiper blades just starting to split

Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,750 miles

Center Exhaust Sleeve Clamp Broken

Coolant Level Low

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 127,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 127,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 91,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 109,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 109,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 79,586 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 107,979 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 107,975 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,300 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 105,920 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 105,915 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

EML on

Pass 13 Oct 2017 51,764 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 104,029 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing unevenly (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 43,124 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 95,429 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 28,195 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 87,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2014 84,737 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,713 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall has slices to it... not yet excessive

Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,212 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 76,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,712 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,235 miles

sign's of slight oil misting in the area of the steering rack/ pipes into steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2009 61,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Mar 2008 57,478 miles

rear tyres have been RUN FLAT.....

Pass 6 Mar 2007 52,102 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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A25 RTE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 A25 RTE, 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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A25 RTE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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