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EU04 ETX

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,815 mi
Last recorded116,815 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 ETX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 116,815 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 113,448 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 110,119 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 110,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 101,484 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 94,976 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 94,926 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 89,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 89,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear advise tyre close to limit

Pass 3 Jun 2017 84,368 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 76,562 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 76,562 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 May 2015 62,897 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 62,897 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)

Pass 8 May 2014 56,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 52,983 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 52,983 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 47,365 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,055 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 31,228 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 22,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,552 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,023 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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EU04 ETX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EU04 ETX, 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 EU04 ETX registered?

EU04 ETX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is EU04 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU04 ETX shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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