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ML04 MSY

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,360 mi
Last recorded97,360 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 MSY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,395 miles

2 child seats fitted at rear-unable to check adult seat belts fully

Offside Front 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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured advise to replace (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear tyre sizes 235/40/18 & have exterior marked on outer walls correctly fitted

front brake pads approx 10% worn, rear brake pads approx 3/4 worn

front tyres inner edges wearing,n/s rear tyre approx 1/2 worn

n/s front tyre on legal limit

no tow bar fitted at time of test, reversing light not working,exhaust pipes rusty

service brake efficiency 76%,parking brake efficiency 20%,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty

vehicle has covers covering underside of floors and engine

Fail 10 Mar 2016 90,395 miles

2 child seats fitted at rear-unable to check adult seat belts fully

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured advise to replace (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear tyre sizes 235/40/18 & have exterior marked on outer walls correctly fitted

front brake pads approx 10% worn, rear brake pads approx 3/4 worn

front tyres inner edges wearing,n/s rear tyre approx 1/2 worn

n/s front tyre on legal limit

no tow bar fitted at time of test, reversing light not working,exhaust pipes rusty

service brake efficiency 76%,parking brake efficiency 20%,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty

vehicle has covers covering underside of floors and engine

Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear tyre sizes 235/40/18 & have exterior marked on outer walls correctly fitted,n/s front tyre approx 1/3 worn,n/s rear tyre & o/s front tyre approx 25% worn,o/s rear tyre approx 1/2 worn, front tyres inner edges wearing slightly.

service brake efficiency 80%, parking brake efficiency 28%

slight wear on rear brake discs,rear brake pads approx 3/4 worn,no tow bar fitted at time of test,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear tyre sizes 235/40/18,front tyres on legal limit,inner edges wearing advise to replace,rear tyres approx 1/3 worn,no spare wheel.

rear brake pads approx 3/4 worn,no tow bar fitted at time of test,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty.

service brake efficiency 75%, parking brake efficiency 18%

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear tyre sizes 235/40/18,front tyres inner edges wearing & approx 1/2 worn,rear tyres approx 10% worn,no tow bar fitted at time of test.

service brake efficiency 75%, parking brake efficiency 22% front brake pads approx 10% worn,rear brake pads approx 1/3 worn.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear tyre sizes 235/40/18 & have side facing outwards marked on outer walls correctly fitted, front tyres & n/s rear tyre on legal limit

service brake efficiency 83%,parking brake efficiency 21%, front & rear brake pads approx 10% worn.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,632 miles

front & rear tyre sizes 235/40/18 & all have side facing outwards marked on outer walls correctly fitted,spare wheel missing,front tyres approx 1/3 worn,rear tyres approx 1/2 worn.

vehicle has covers covering underside of vehicle in places,service brake efficiency 81%,parking brake efficiency 24%

Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,284 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,974 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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ML04 MSY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ML04 MSY, 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 ML04 MSY registered?

ML04 MSY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is ML04 MSY safe to buy?

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