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EG04 PLZ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,719 mi
Last recorded125,719 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 125,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 125,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 115,471 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 115,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 111,981 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2020 111,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undercovers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 108,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 102,054 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 102,054 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,237 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 14 Aug 2017 98,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,621 miles

o/s dip beam slightly dim

Fail 16 Aug 2016 89,621 miles

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

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

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)

o/s dip beam slightly dim

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,642 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 76,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,652 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre small cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,580 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,135 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 61,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,590 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,440 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)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 51,440 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,494 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 46,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 37,305 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 PLZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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