MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system corroded + clamps
Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Exhaust flex pipe mesh deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front + Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under-trays/Engine cover + sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust system corroded + clamps
Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Exhaust flex pipe mesh deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front + Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under-trays/Engine cover + sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Air bag warning lamp illuminated.
Air bag warning lamp illuminated.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Airbag warning lamp lit
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside and nearside front upper wishbone rear bushes starting to split
Airbag warning lamp lit
Offside and nearside front upper wishbone rear bushes starting to split
Engine MIL lamp on
Unable to fully inspect offside and nearside rear seat belts due to fitted child seats
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine MIL lamp on
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Unable to fully inspect offside and nearside rear seat belts due to fitted child seats
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advise: coolant level was low, 1 litre added OAT antifreeze
Advise: engine oil level was low, 1 litre added
Advise: upper inner arm bushes deteriorating to NS and OS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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OV04 ECX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 OV04 ECX, 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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OV04 ECX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2004.
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