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MA04 URR

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,009 mi
Last recorded129,009 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 129,009 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint has a slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre silencer n/s outlet pipe loose in the silencer (paste repaired) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f lenses have condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward lower ball joint has slight play / lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 129,009 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint has a slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre silencer n/s outlet pipe loose in the silencer (paste repaired) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f lenses have condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward lower ball joint has slight play / lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 126,879 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f upper inner bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower forward arm ball joint has slight play/lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside the light on the lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 126,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f upper inner bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower forward arm ball joint has slight play/lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside the light on the lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 124,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Both rear exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 8 Aug 2019 124,139 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Both rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 17 Aug 2018 120,677 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cuts in tyre tread inner

Offside Front tyre crowned on inside edge

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 120,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front tyre cuts in tyre tread inner

Offside Front tyre crowned on inside edge

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 116,390 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 116,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 110,484 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 110,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 102,858 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 94,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside screen washer not working

Fail 21 May 2013 94,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside screen washer not working

Pass 16 May 2012 87,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil and coolant leak from back of cylinder head

Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,888 miles

Air bag light on

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

Nearside front door damaged

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (235/45 R17 97W)

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2010 64,517 miles

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

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 9 Mar 2010 64,517 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 50,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,530 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,216 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 URR is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 URR, 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 URR is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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