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MA04 UPY

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,874 mi
Last recorded122,874 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 UPY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 122,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 122,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 99,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and worn (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 99,492 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bot tyres are split on inner side walls 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and worn (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both outer side light bulbs inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,793 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs getting corroded on braking faces

Fail 6 Jul 2016 91,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs getting corroded on braking faces

Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,365 miles

o/s/rear brake slight bind.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 83,349 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/rear brake slight bind.

Pass 28 May 2014 72,514 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 69,157 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 66,186 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 60,496 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,496 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,361 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 54,361 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,944 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 42,740 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 38,068 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 UPY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPY, 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 MA04 UPY registered?

MA04 UPY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is MA04 UPY safe to buy?

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