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MT04 HWU

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,785 mi
Last recorded149,785 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 HWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 149,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

knock from o/s/f when going on ramp

oil sensor light on dash

Fail 14 Oct 2020 149,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

knock from o/s/f when going on ramp

oil sensor light on dash

Pass 12 Oct 2019 137,933 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 129,519 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 116,759 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 116,741 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside lower rear arm area (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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 29 Apr 2016 111,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint 3to 6 mounths (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 111,774 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven lower (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint 3to 6 mounths (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 104,991 miles

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

N/S front tyre perished on inner sidewall.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 104,991 miles

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

N/S front tyre perished on inner sidewall.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 96,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 96,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 87,747 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,122 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,438 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,318 miles

both front tyres tears starting to appear on sidewalls this is start of structure starting to fail. benefit of doubt given

Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,343 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,968 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,268 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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MT04 HWU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MT04 HWU, 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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MT04 HWU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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