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A4 XLO

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,022 mi
Last recorded117,022 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 XLO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2021 117,022 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension arm bushes splitting

exhaust manifold minor leak

minor oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2021 117,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension arm bushes splitting

exhaust manifold minor leak

minor oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2020 111,091 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 111,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,945 miles

Front bumper valance insecure

Front grill missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil dip stick tube loose

Fail 4 Jan 2019 97,944 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper valance insecure

Front grill missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil dip stick tube loose

Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,321 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 5 Mar 2018 96,313 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,960 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 91,953 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 83,045 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 77,974 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 70,390 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 65,094 miles
Fail 6 May 2013 65,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,496 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,914 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,990 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 25,990 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,723 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 4 Apr 2007 7,989 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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A4 XLO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A4 XLO, 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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A4 XLO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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