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MC04 VTE

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

180,694 mi
Last recorded180,694 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 180,694 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 180,692 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Clamps on sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 174,317 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 174,316 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 165,299 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust box outer skin peeling

Pass 6 Oct 2020 157,464 miles

battery loose in tray

front no. plate starting to deteriorate

n/s/r flexi hose starting to deteriorate

outer skin of silencer corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2020 157,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

battery loose in tray

front no. plate starting to deteriorate

n/s/r flexi hose starting to deteriorate

outer skin of silencer corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2019 144,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2019 144,527 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2018 131,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (2.7.2a)

cover sills fitted

middle exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2018 131,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure/brake pipe rubbing on bracket (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (2.7.2a)

cover sills fitted

middle exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 123,824 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 123,824 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 113,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated outer skin

offside rear tyre worn outer edge /cut but no cords showing replace soon

spare defective

Fail 4 Apr 2016 113,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated outer skin

Pass 17 Jun 2015 107,920 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 100,957 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,397 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,601 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 78,941 miles

Both front discs corroded

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 78,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 May 2010 70,189 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 60,987 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,269 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,250 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 VTE 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 68%.

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 VTE, 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 VTE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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