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E3 TCW

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,979 mi
Last recorded81,979 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 TCW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 81,979 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 79,227 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 79,185 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault code 01222, passenger, side impact sensor open circuit, fault will not clear. possible sensor or wiring fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak drivers side of engine at rear ()

Pass 4 Sep 2023 77,891 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 77,875 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. passenger side front is the odd one (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 76,602 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 75,358 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 73,859 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 70,558 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,065 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged nearside front, offside front, nearside rear and offside rear brake hoses all perishing/cracking slightly. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking/perishing

engine misting oil

Fail 28 Jun 2018 58,065 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged nearside front, offside front, nearside rear and offside rear brake hoses all perishing/cracking slightly. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

all 4 tyres cracking/perishing

engine misting oil

Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,880 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,975 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,431 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 41,114 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 34,344 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 26,310 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 26,310 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 24,741 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2010 22,682 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,910 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,056 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 19,056 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,788 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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E3 TCW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 E3 TCW, 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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What year was E3 TCW registered?

E3 TCW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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