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OV04 ECX

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

173,863 mi
Last recorded173,863 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 ECX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 173,863 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2022 173,863 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 168,942 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 168,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 160,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 160,033 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 149,849 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 140,546 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 140,458 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 132,101 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 132,100 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 124,369 miles

Air bag warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 124,369 miles

Air bag warning lamp illuminated.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 112,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 112,590 miles

Airbag warning lamp lit

Offside and nearside front upper wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 24 Mar 2010 99,495 miles

Engine MIL lamp on

Unable to fully inspect offside and nearside rear seat belts due to fitted child seats

Fail 19 Mar 2010 99,334 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 83,945 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 83,851 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 67,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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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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