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EF04 XUM

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,148 mi
Last recorded104,148 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 XUM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 104,148 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall

front number plate is cracked and is starting to fade

Fail 5 Jun 2017 104,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall

front number plate is cracked and is starting to fade

Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,020 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 97,020 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 19 May 2015 87,876 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 87,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s rear tyre tread is getting low

wiper blades

Pass 14 May 2014 79,104 miles

front number plate is cracked

n/s front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

o/s fronttyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Fail 12 May 2014 79,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate is cracked

n/s front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

o/s fronttyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 71,815 miles

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

o/s rear tyre is starting to wear on the inner tread

wiper blades worn

Fail 13 Jun 2013 71,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre is starting to wear on the inner tread

wiper blades worn

Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,650 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 65,646 miles

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

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

tyres worn badly on inner edges, tracking required

Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,534 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,805 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 36,530 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 36,384 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 29,859 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 21,276 miles

front brakes imbalanced

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 XUM is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EF04 XUM, 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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EF04 XUM is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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