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EA04 ZBL

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,542 mi
Last recorded147,542 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 ZBL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 147,542 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 147,541 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 142,049 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 135,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 132,226 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 125,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 125,604 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 120,813 miles

oil leak under engine

Fail 21 May 2013 120,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak under engine

Pass 21 May 2012 113,311 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 113,311 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 106,537 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 101,316 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 92,509 miles

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

plastic covers fitted all under vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2008 87,213 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 70,491 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 68,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front wipers starting to smear across the screen.

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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EA04 ZBL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EA04 ZBL, 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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EA04 ZBL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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