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MC04 VSZ

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

241,891 mi
Last recorded241,891 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 VSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 241,891 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides on front facing arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on front and rear facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder and air freshner ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 236,639 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 234,739 miles

both front brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 232,531 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 229,463 miles

offside front tyre edge wearing out

offside rear tyre edge wearing out

Pass 24 Apr 2015 227,016 miles

nearside front tyre edge wearing out

Pass 26 Apr 2014 224,324 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 221,294 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2012 169,800 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 161,730 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 159,703 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 159,685 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 136,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 114,783 miles

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

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 VSZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSZ, 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 MC04 VSZ registered?

MC04 VSZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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The MOT history for MC04 VSZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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