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AD04 SWU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,433 mi
Last recorded141,433 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 SWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 141,433 miles

wing is covered with tape

Fail 2 Apr 2019 141,433 miles

wing is covered with tape

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 136,235 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlamps have sunlight damage but only just meet mot requirement

front number plate cracked but still easily read

Pass 17 Mar 2016 130,703 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both side front (2.4.G.1)

Front number plate broken (still intact)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 120,653 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 120,653 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 110,914 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 101,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 93,471 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 93,471 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,925 miles

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 29 Mar 2010 70,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 67,825 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 57,033 miles

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 6 Jun 2007 46,670 miles

Oil leak

both centre exhaust rubbers not attached to exhaust

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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AD04 SWU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AD04 SWU, 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 AD04 SWU registered?

AD04 SWU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is AD04 SWU safe to buy?

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