CarVerify

Free Car Check

EG04 PLU

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,025 mi
Last recorded148,025 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationEG04 PLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 148,025 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 148,025 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 140,454 miles

Centre brake light not working

Exhaust heat shield lose

Oil leak noted from front of the engine behind pulleys

Play detected in steering wheel

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Various under tray plastics & wheel arch liners are lose and missing fixings

Fail 7 Aug 2019 140,454 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Centre brake light not working

Exhaust heat shield lose

Oil leak noted from front of the engine behind pulleys

Play detected in steering wheel

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Various under tray plastics & wheel arch liners are lose and missing fixings

Pass 20 Jul 2018 130,727 miles

Exhaust has a slight blow

Fail 19 Jul 2018 130,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a slight blow

Offside front tyre (Although wrong size) wearing on the outer edge & cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2017 123,661 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Indicator slightly discoloured

Slight blow from exhaust sleeve

child seat fitted offside rear

rear number plate lights dull

steering wheel has slight play

Fail 7 Aug 2017 123,652 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Indicator slightly discoloured

Slight blow from exhaust sleeve

child seat fitted offside rear

rear number plate lights dull

steering wheel has slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2016 111,937 miles

Child seats fitted to rear.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 111,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seats fitted to rear.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 93,645 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,840 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 85,273 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 85,272 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,942 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 76,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 76,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

airbag light on

Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,293 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,421 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 45,008 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,008 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,555 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

EG04 PLU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EG04 PLU, 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 EG04 PLU?

You can check the full history of EG04 PLU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EG04 PLU registered?

EG04 PLU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2004.

Is EG04 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG04 PLU shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EG04 PLU 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 EG04 PLU. 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.