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393 VRE

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,917 mi
Last recorded119,917 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration393 VRE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 119,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 119,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2015 113,039 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 107,638 miles

Engine managment light on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

NSF+OSR Tyres large cuts on inner sidewalls

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2014 107,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine managment light on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

NSF+OSR Tyres large cuts on inner sidewalls

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2013 105,690 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 105,690 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml light on

Pass 26 Mar 2012 102,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2011 93,825 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 86,488 miles

All brake disc a little worn

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

Small split in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2008 62,924 miles

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

accident damage offside rear

Fail 10 Jul 2008 62,924 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

accident damage offside rear

Pass 12 Jul 2007 47,332 miles

engine/sill and floor covers fitted

offside rear tyre 2mm and worn raised tread area

parts of exhaust system starting to rust

slight wear to front brake discs

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 12 Jul 2007 47,332 miles

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

offside rear tyre 2mm and worn raised tread area

parts of exhaust system starting to rust

slight wear to front brake discs

stonechips to windscreen

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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393 VRE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 393 VRE, 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 393 VRE registered?

393 VRE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is 393 VRE safe to buy?

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