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MA04 ZTH

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

211,734 mi
Last recorded211,734 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 ZTH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 211,734 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 208,864 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 208,864 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 208,864 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to Caliper body (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 200,821 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 193,389 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 186,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 179,595 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 173,925 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 167,202 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 160,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre clamp corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 151,160 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 151,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 139,793 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 139,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 127,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 116,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 100,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 100,564 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,863 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 82,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 68,926 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,889 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,141 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 52,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZTH is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZTH, 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 ZTH registered?

MA04 ZTH is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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