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MC04 MLK

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,661 mi
Last recorded131,661 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 MLK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 131,661 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 131,562 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 131,562 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 129,790 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 128,725 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 128,651 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 127,372 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 127,372 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 120,362 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 115,250 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 115,250 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 113,233 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 113,210 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 107,062 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 98,914 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 90,497 miles

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,342 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 71,145 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 71,143 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 63,692 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 63,692 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 57,081 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 46,373 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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MC04 MLK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MC04 MLK, 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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MC04 MLK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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