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NA04 EFL

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

177,921 mi
Last recorded177,921 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA04 EFL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 177,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY almost too excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY almost too excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 177,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect way too dim - bulb fitted wrong way ?? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm inner bush - worn/movement too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm inner bush - worn/movement too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY almost too excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY almost too excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 166,403 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 166,322 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 147,871 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

brake pad warning lamp on

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2019 147,871 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2018 142,410 miles

Nearside Front worn on edges

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2018 142,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front worn on edges

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2017 129,240 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

engine cover fitted

exhaust centre silencer corroded

large under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 129,240 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

engine cover fitted

exhaust centre silencer corroded

large under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 111,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower crack in screen but not obstructing drivers vision

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both joints perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both joints perishing (2.4.G.2)

Rear both flexible brake hoses perishing.

Fail 16 Apr 2016 111,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower crack in screen but not obstructing drivers vision

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both joints perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both joints perishing (2.4.G.2)

Rear both flexible brake hoses perishing.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 94,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,492 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 70,985 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,913 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,287 miles

ADVISE rear number deteriated

Fail 15 Mar 2011 67,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

ADVISE rear number deteriated

Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,899 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,881 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 52,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,871 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 44,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 36,339 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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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NA04 EFL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NA04 EFL, 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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NA04 EFL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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