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EB04 RDB

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,208 mi
Last recorded150,208 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB04 RDB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 150,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 141,491 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 141,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (hub bush) (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 123,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 107,384 miles

Exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 107,383 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 104,755 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside close to limit requires attention (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside close to limit requires attention (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

poor temporary repair to nearside steering rack gaiter requires attention

rear shock absorbers weak

spare wheel under inflated

Fail 21 Aug 2017 104,755 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside close to limit requires attention (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside close to limit requires attention (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

poor temporary repair to nearside steering rack gaiter requires attention

rear shock absorbers weak

spare wheel under inflated

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,741 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

front brakes fluctuating

oil leak

spare wheel deflated

Fail 24 Aug 2016 98,739 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare wheel deflated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

front brakes fluctuating

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 94,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 90,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 90,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,513 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,704 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 79,704 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2012 72,195 miles

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

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

OBD LIGHT ON

Pass 16 May 2011 63,701 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 63,701 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 54,623 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 44,822 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 36,774 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 27,542 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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EB04 RDB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EB04 RDB, 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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EB04 RDB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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