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EG04 XSR

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,587 mi
Last recorded107,587 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 XSR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 107,587 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,607 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 102,607 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 91,649 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 91,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 81,824 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at caliper end. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 80% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has slight lift play (front arm under strut). (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack twisted.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at caliper end. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 71,381 miles

Front registration plate insecure Plate split due to damage as well as insecure. (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Aim very high. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at caliper end. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 80% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has slight lift play (front arm under strut). (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack twisted.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at caliper end. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 61,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2013 51,637 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 45,598 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,093 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 40,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 28,174 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,117 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 14,068 miles

Oil leak

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 XSR is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EG04 XSR, 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 XSR is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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