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CW04 MBY

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,767 mi
Last recorded148,767 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 MBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 148,767 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front position light flickering

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front position light flickering

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 148,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front position light flickering

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front position light flickering

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 142,873 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 134,510 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 125,602 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 125,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 123,666 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 123,666 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 123,658 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2019 121,365 miles

Coolant leak

Rear brake discs worn

Rear tyres wearing

Fail 23 Mar 2019 121,295 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Rear brake discs worn

Rear tyres wearing

Pass 16 Mar 2018 117,121 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 112,371 miles

Both front tyres have a considerable amount of small splits in the tread non of which expose the inner cords.

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 112,371 miles

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

Both front tyres have a considerable amount of small splits in the tread non of which expose the inner cords.

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 107,288 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 31 Mar 2015 102,358 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,724 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 91,239 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 91,239 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,592 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,895 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 77,895 miles

Nearside Front 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 aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,905 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 63,438 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 52,058 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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CW04 MBY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CW04 MBY, 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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CW04 MBY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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