CarVerify

Free Car Check

EF04 ZRY

2004 Audi A4

Orange Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,041 mi
Last recorded117,041 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 ZRY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 117,041 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 117,041 miles

Exhaust system insecure loose at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 113,782 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake discs are pitted

rear brake pads are low

Fail 21 Feb 2019 113,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake discs are pitted

rear brake pads are low

Pass 9 Aug 2017 113,573 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 111,590 miles

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

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

drivers seat slightly loose

tracking obviously out

Fail 8 Feb 2016 111,582 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,002 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 104,985 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 97,868 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 97,868 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 92,186 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 86,477 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,549 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play to nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Aug 2010 72,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear position lamps odd

slight play to nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,951 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,747 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge bald, nearly showing cords

Fail 15 Sep 2008 50,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre inner edge bald, nearly showing cords

Pass 23 May 2007 34,925 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EF04 ZRY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EF04 ZRY, 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

How do I check the history of EF04 ZRY?

You can check the full history of EF04 ZRY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF04 ZRY registered?

EF04 ZRY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is EF04 ZRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 ZRY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF04 ZRY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EF04 ZRY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.