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OW04 EBG

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,595 mi
Last recorded192,595 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 EBG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 192,595 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules os and ns rear ,advise replacement (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

battery insecure not likely to fall over or short under normal circumstsnces

car has been stood for some time and brake discs slightly corroded

plastic sill and under body covers fitted

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

slight movement in drivers seat runners

tyre pressures low

Pass 25 Jan 2013 192,558 miles

car has been stood and light corrosion on rear brake discs

os and ns rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

slight movement in drivers seat runner mechanism

Fail 14 Jan 2013 192,532 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

air bag warning light lit

deep cut in os front tyre

front tyres wearing on inner edges

os and ns rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2010 164,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

os and ns rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

os inner drive shaft joint boot split

Fail 10 Aug 2010 164,162 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

os and ns rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

os inner drive shaft joint boot split

Pass 13 Jul 2009 128,733 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 94,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads worn very close to minimum 1'5mm limit and should be replaced as soon as possibly

Pass 12 Jul 2007 65,875 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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OW04 EBG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OW04 EBG, 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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OW04 EBG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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