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MH04 VEF

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

166,072 mi
Last recorded166,072 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 VEF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 166,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 20% (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all 3 ()

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor rear sub frame area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 6 Apr 2022 159,476 miles

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

Front both sides front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all three ()

Rear both sides rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 22 Mar 2021 150,016 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light is dim (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both sides light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 22 Mar 2021 150,016 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light is dim (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both sides light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 19 Mar 2020 140,077 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm and pershing cracks

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 26 Mar 2019 129,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 120,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 116,515 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 105,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn but has steppedtread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 105,093 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn but has steppedtread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,220 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 84,603 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 75,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,131 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,544 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 56,287 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 52,481 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 47,765 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 47,765 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MH04 VEF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MH04 VEF, 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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MH04 VEF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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