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A7 YLT

2004 Audi A4

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

128,768 mi
Last recorded128,768 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 YLT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 128,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in subframe at suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in subframe at suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 123,016 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 123,015 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 120,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 120,358 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 119,153 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 116,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 225/40ZR18 92 W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM 225/40ZR18 92W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 112,669 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 110,122 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2018 106,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush almost to excess (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush almost to excess (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush almost to excess (2.4.G.2)

exhaust center box corroded

Fail 7 May 2018 106,056 miles

Front Lower Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush almost to excess (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush almost to excess (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush almost to excess (2.4.G.2)

exhaust center box corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 106,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at clip (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom straight arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 104,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 102,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 98,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 98,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 93,760 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 93,760 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 82,667 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 82,660 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jun 2012 67,575 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,575 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 65,611 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lights painted over but still illuminate

Fail 6 Jun 2011 65,611 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lights painted over but still illuminate

Fail 7 Jul 2010 49,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,642 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2009 42,533 miles

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

n/s rear tyre 3mm

Pass 10 Mar 2008 53,640 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,324 miles

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

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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A7 YLT is a 2004 Audi A4 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 A7 YLT, 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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A7 YLT is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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