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EG04 PLF

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

202,601 mi
Last recorded202,601 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 PLF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 202,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 198,550 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pad Ware Lamp On (Amber)

Fail 11 Apr 2019 198,550 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Deteriorated, White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pad Ware Lamp On (Amber)

Pass 25 Apr 2018 192,947 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 186,534 miles

Brake pad warning light shown on dash

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, and worn on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also has slight play in bush on the same arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, and worn on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 186,534 miles

Brake pad warning light shown on dash

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, and worn on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also has slight play in bush on the same arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, and worn on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 178,630 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 172,077 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 172,077 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 164,924 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 157,531 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 146,868 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 131,940 miles

engine oil leak from nsf

Pass 23 Jul 2009 111,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 101,409 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 85,406 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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EG04 PLF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EG04 PLF, 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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EG04 PLF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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