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EF04 XGK

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,850 mi
Last recorded162,850 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 XGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 162,850 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 162,850 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2020 150,473 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

scratches on windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2019 135,169 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tested by shaker plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone / sat nav holder ()

Offside scratch on wind screen

marks of oil leak under tray

Pass 13 Sep 2018 128,147 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 128,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 121,267 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 116,168 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 113,773 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 110,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2014 110,588 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 107,926 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 107,870 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 103,774 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,840 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)

Pass 20 May 2010 97,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to passenger side front door

Pass 3 Jun 2009 92,869 miles

Air bag warning light on

Engine management light on

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

Pass 23 May 2008 85,561 miles

airbag warning lamp on indicating a fault within the system

offside rear inner position lamp inoperative

Fail 23 May 2008 85,561 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

airbag warning lamp on indicating a fault within the system

offside rear inner position lamp inoperative

Pass 18 May 2007 70,558 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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EF04 XGK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF04 XGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF04 XGK registered?

EF04 XGK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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