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MA04 KXZ

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

193,524 mi
Last recorded193,524 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 KXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 193,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust clamps rusty

Fail 21 Jan 2019 193,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust clamps rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2018 189,468 miles

Nearside Rear inner door catch vague

Rear both rear stab links max permissible movement

Rear brakes rubbing & unable to assess inner pads

Fail 12 Jan 2018 189,468 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear inner door catch vague

Rear both rear stab links max permissible movement

Rear brakes rubbing & unable to assess inner pads

Pass 19 Jan 2017 183,719 miles

Front tyres close to limit on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Lower front arm has slight lift in a ball joint

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake hose ageing

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

Offside Front Lower front arm has slight lift in a ball joint

Offside Front Upper front arm inner bush starting to separate

Offside Rear brake hose ageing & ferules rusty

Offside Rear light cluster condensated

Offside Rear tyre 3.5mm & has a nail in tread

Fail 19 Jan 2017 183,719 miles

Front tyres close to limit on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Lower front arm has slight lift in a ball joint

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear brake hose ageing

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

Offside Front Lower front arm has slight lift in a ball joint

Offside Front Upper front arm inner bush starting to separate

Offside Rear brake hose ageing & ferules rusty

Offside Rear light cluster condensated

Offside Rear tyre 3.5mm & has a nail in tread

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 178,710 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear light cluster full of condensation

Rear brake hoses ageing

damp stain on n/s/f shock absorber

max permissible lift in n/s/f lower front arm ball joint

o/s/f top front arm inner bush bonding starting to separate

slight lift in o/s/f lower front arm ball joint

Fail 18 Jan 2016 178,635 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake rubbing

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear light cluster full of condensation

Rear brake hoses ageing

damp stain on n/s/f shock absorber

max permissible lift in n/s/f lower front arm ball joint

o/s/f top front arm inner bush bonding starting to separate

slight lift in o/s/f lower front arm ball joint

Pass 16 Jan 2015 174,910 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

rear brakes rubbing

rear tyres 3mm

upper suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2014 170,684 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 170,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 165,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs ridged on inner surfaces

Pass 16 Jan 2012 156,472 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)

airbag lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Jan 2011 145,106 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Jan 2010 130,700 miles

adjusted h/lamp aim (n/s was low and right) (offside wastoo high)

fitted new bulb to n/s stop lamp

Pass 23 Jan 2009 116,523 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 102,691 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

rear no plate slightly delaminated

Fail 9 Jan 2008 102,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

rear no plate slightly delaminated

Pass 28 Jun 2007 88,457 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 88,457 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

oil level on min

stone chip front screen

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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MA04 KXZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MA04 KXZ, 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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MA04 KXZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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