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AK04 ECN

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

197,379 mi
Last recorded197,379 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ECN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 197,379 miles

Front Subframe Corroded.

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 197,163 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly not working (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm that has shock on it (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside x2 each side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing around inner and outer edges of tread 235/45/17

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

noise when turning wheels jacked up unable to see where from

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle body and components

Pass 5 Mar 2022 192,688 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 188,926 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 188,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 182,898 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 182,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction came on during test (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 171,350 miles

Front Under tray insecure

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front dip beam dim.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Feb 2019 171,350 miles

Front Under tray insecure

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front dip beam dim.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 149,822 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.85 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.41 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 149,822 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.85 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.41 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 138,953 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.95mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Feb 2017 138,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.95mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2016 128,066 miles

engine management light on at time of test

offside rear tyre on the legal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2015 116,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front upper suspension arm bushes have some perishing.

Fail 21 Feb 2015 116,282 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front upper suspension arm bushes have some perishing.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 103,100 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2014 103,100 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Feb 2013 94,957 miles

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

eml on showing fault to system

Pass 14 Feb 2012 86,055 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

N/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge.

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)

O/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,661 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,151 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 67,151 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,748 miles

wheels been curbed

Pass 14 Nov 2007 54,465 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,335 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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AK04 ECN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AK04 ECN, 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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AK04 ECN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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