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A26 APF

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

220,880 mi
Last recorded220,880 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 APF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 220,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 220,880 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 207,602 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 207,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 195,062 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 195,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 194,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 187,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 187,645 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 178,161 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 166,007 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn to the limit!

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured colour fading (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front suspension legs lower bushes, nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 166,007 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn to the limit!

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured colour fading (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front suspension legs lower bushes, nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 150,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre low tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 135,145 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 118,319 miles

under trays & sill trims fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 109,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2015 100,731 miles

Brake wear indicator light on. Unable to view all brakes for wear etc.

Rear reg plate de-laminating, front plate damaged

Slight binding- offside rear brake

Some rate-of-increase difference with front brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2014 91,863 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 74,844 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

unable to inspect all underside due to plastic panneling

Fail 18 Jan 2012 74,507 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

unable to inspect all underside due to plastic panneling

Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,238 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 66,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 57,207 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,325 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,572 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,614 miles

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

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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A26 APF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A26 APF, 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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A26 APF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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