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EM04 RYM

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,247 mi
Last recorded198,247 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM04 RYM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 198,247 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 163,214 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 163,214 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 148,135 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 142,414 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 124,059 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 124,059 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 105,503 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 105,503 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 103,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 101,172 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 100,273 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 86,182 miles

front tyres on 2mm

stone chips in front screen

Fail 14 Apr 2009 86,182 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres on 2mm

stone chips in front screen

Pass 15 Apr 2008 62,518 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,793 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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EM04 RYM is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EM04 RYM, 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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What year was EM04 RYM registered?

EM04 RYM is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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