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A9 DAU

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

105,178 mi
Last recorded105,178 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 105,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes sl play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 105,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play left upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper right arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer/resonator leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 99,090 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 99,090 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 91,088 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear fork arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 91,084 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust heatshield hanging down

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear fork arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 85,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm both inner and outer bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 79,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,214 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms - front of wheel (shocker bolts onto) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,914 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,527 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 66,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,269 miles

all tyres at 3mm

Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Sep 2012 43,842 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,309 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,839 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,449 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,480 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,235 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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A9 DAU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 A9 DAU, 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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A9 DAU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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