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MA04 TXZ

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,430 mi
Last recorded183,430 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 TXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 183,430 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 183,426 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 166,336 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2015 166,336 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2014 132,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 132,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 97,641 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 97,641 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 85,923 miles

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

front brake discs pitting/corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2012 85,923 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs pitting/corroding

Fail 18 Jul 2011 76,287 miles

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

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jul 2011 76,287 miles

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 65,064 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,841 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes worn , bar split on mounts ok for test

screen wash light on

Fail 4 Mar 2009 44,841 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear anti roll bar bushes worn , bar split on mounts ok for test

screen wash light on

Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,017 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 26,421 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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MA04 TXZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MA04 TXZ, 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 TXZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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