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EA54 XAL

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,156 mi
Last recorded169,156 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 XAL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 169,156 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 158,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 150,840 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 133,888 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 133,888 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn thin on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

offside rear inner side light bulb not working

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth & worn thin on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 114,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2012 114,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2011 90,165 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,186 miles

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

Nial in Near side rear tyre tread.

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 73,186 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear brake discs corroded.

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

Nial in Near side rear tyre tread.

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 63,718 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 63,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front wipers slightly smeary

NSR inner side lamp not working

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,322 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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EA54 XAL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EA54 XAL, 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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EA54 XAL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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