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M7 RJU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

147,853 mi
Last recorded147,853 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 RJU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 147,853 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 141,704 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 141,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment front banana arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 133,658 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 126,949 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 126,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear child seat not secure

Pass 8 Sep 2021 122,449 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 122,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 119,828 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front lower front arms outer joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower rear arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 119,828 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front lower front arms outer joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower rear arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 116,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 112,635 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 109,134 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 104,112 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 100,051 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 96,423 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 91,109 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 91,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,171 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 75,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,275 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 75,091 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 68,493 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,120 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 62,120 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 52,968 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 52,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 47,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 47,166 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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M7 RJU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 M7 RJU, 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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M7 RJU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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