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OV04 SXB

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,251 mi
Last recorded136,251 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 SXB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 136,251 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil level on minimum

n/s/f tyre wearing inner tread

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

slight lift in both lower frontmost balljoints

Fail 5 Jul 2018 136,251 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil level on minimum

n/s/f tyre wearing inner tread

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

slight lift in both lower frontmost balljoints

Fail 15 Jun 2018 136,250 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides white (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 128,621 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 128,621 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 118,725 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 111,129 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 111,129 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 103,695 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 96,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 92,638 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,820 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 86,813 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,163 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 68,453 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 64,974 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 64,970 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

N/S/F tyre bald on inner egde

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit on outter edge

Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,763 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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OV04 SXB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV04 SXB, 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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What year was OV04 SXB registered?

OV04 SXB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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