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OW04 ECX

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,089 mi
Last recorded201,089 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 ECX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 201,089 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 200,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Both Edges

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 9 May 2015 197,493 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 192,227 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 186,644 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner/outer edges

Pass 6 Jul 2012 182,010 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 182,010 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 169,649 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 146,021 miles

Rear number plate damaged, but readable.

Fail 5 Jun 2010 145,335 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate damaged, but readable.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 132,539 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 132,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2008 110,880 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 110,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 87,339 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 ECX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OW04 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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What year was OW04 ECX registered?

OW04 ECX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 3 July 2004.

Is OW04 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW04 ECX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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