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ET04 ECC

2004 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

170,617 mi
Last recorded170,617 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 ECC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 170,617 miles

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Pass 11 Jun 2022 168,331 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 164,840 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 161,503 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 161,498 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 155,836 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess leaking fluid (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 155,836 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess leaking fluid (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 149,897 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 143,666 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2017 143,666 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 138,510 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 130,947 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 130,947 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2014 117,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,462 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 99,412 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 98,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 98,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 93,856 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,856 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 86,151 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 38,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 62,004 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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ET04 ECC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ET04 ECC, 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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ET04 ECC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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