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MC04 ZSV

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

182,089 mi
Last recorded182,089 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 ZSV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 182,089 miles

Exhaust mid box corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2024 177,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust midbox corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 170,997 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 167,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 167,637 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 160,454 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 160,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 153,872 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 153,872 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 146,702 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 146,702 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 139,439 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 130,546 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 130,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 123,516 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 123,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 122,643 miles

child seat n/s/r

item removed from mirror prior to test

Fail 2 Nov 2015 122,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat n/s/r

item removed from mirror prior to test

Pass 4 Nov 2014 116,388 miles

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

n/s/r handbrake cable bracket corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 116,388 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r handbrake cable bracket corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 111,937 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 103,913 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 103,913 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 93,843 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 85,850 miles

All 4 discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 85,784 miles

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

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

All 4 discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 76,069 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 76,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,564 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,342 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 54,342 miles

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

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 ZSV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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