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MF04 TMY

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

224,178 mi
Last recorded224,178 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 TMY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 224,178 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 224,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 221,198 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 213,359 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 206,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 200,095 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 195,372 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 186,369 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 186,323 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 177,868 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 177,864 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 167,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 156,891 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 156,891 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 146,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 146,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 139,054 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 130,603 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 130,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 119,252 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both number plates have slight deteriation

Pass 11 Feb 2011 106,919 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 89,881 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 76,075 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 63,296 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,296 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 43,497 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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MF04 TMY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MF04 TMY, 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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MF04 TMY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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