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SW04MVK
2004 AUDI A4
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1781cc
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- Registration SW04MVK
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A4
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expires 27 May 2027
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MOT History 35 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
35
Total Tests
20
Passes
15
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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171 Total Defects Recorded
28 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 160,919 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- all brake cover plates corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 160,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure wheel arch (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear suspension parts corroded
- rear axle corroded
- all 4 brake discs guards corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 155,897 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 144,387 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,186 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Body not fully secure n/s front wing has rust (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage small leak from pipe (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,899 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
6 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,289 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 128,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative Warning shown in instrument cluster (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 128,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beside fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
16 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 128,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beside fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,374 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush linking suspension arm and strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills corroded - within rear subframe mount prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear structure behind rearmost rear subframe mounts corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil serious leak but not dripping at rate fast enough to be classified as excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
8 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills corroded - within rear subframe mount prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear structure behind rearmost rear subframe mounts corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil serious leak but not dripping at rate fast enough to be classified as excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush linking suspension arm and strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,615 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension angle sensor broken
- headlamp level system fault indicated
- engine cover fitted
- all four tyres sidewalls cracked and cut but not to cord
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak
3 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 108,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- all four tyres sidewalls cracked and cut but not to cord
- headlamp level system fault indicated
- engine cover fitted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front suspension angle sensor broken
- Coolant leak
24 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,854 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,997 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,642 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2016 8 Jun 202629 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,180 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,641 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2014 8 Jun 20262 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 58,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
3 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,797 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2013 8 Jun 202621 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 42,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
3 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,551 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2013 8 Jun 202628 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 42,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
15 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,657 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,657 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,094 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
19 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,526 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2010 8 Jun 202619 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 34,526 MI
8 Jun 202618 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,917 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2009 8 Jun 202617 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
19 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,969 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2008 8 Jun 202619 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 21,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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