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EK04 XCL

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,754 mi
Last recorded184,754 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 XCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 184,754 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 184,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 174,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 162,850 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 162,850 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 151,863 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 147,246 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 147,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 146,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine defect warning light indicates fault.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 133,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 121,056 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 106,870 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,953 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,239 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,824 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,246 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 50,246 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,234 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,460 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

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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EK04 XCL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK04 XCL, 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

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What year was EK04 XCL registered?

EK04 XCL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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