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ML04 MTK

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,033 mi
Last recorded157,033 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 MTK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 157,033 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Side light inoperative

Fail 17 Nov 2022 157,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Side light inoperative

Pass 24 Nov 2021 149,059 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge/poor condition

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 149,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge/poor condition

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 139,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2020 139,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2020 139,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 124,348 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2018 113,611 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper smearing

engine oil on minimum

Pass 17 Jun 2017 105,606 miles

centre exhaust slightly deteriorating

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2017 105,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorating

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2016 100,822 miles

Service light on

Fail 14 Jun 2016 100,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Service light on

Pass 15 Jun 2015 89,501 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,283 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,580 miles

oil level low

Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,205 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking inside tread

offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Fail 4 Apr 2013 74,187 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking inside tread

offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake disc slightly worn

offside front tyre cracking on outer and inner wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight cracking on offside rear tyre on inner wall

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,596 miles

air bag light on

oil tray underneath front of vehicle unable to view moving parts

Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,408 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 40,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,326 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,152 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 MTK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ML04 MTK, 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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ML04 MTK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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