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AM04 DBZ

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

198,321 mi
Last recorded198,321 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 DBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 198,321 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops failed

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust system corroded

front side windows tinted

lower covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2025 190,543 miles

Central silencer corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

all bump stops failed

lower covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2024 183,236 miles

Central silencer corroded and slight blow

Front bump stops failed

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops failed

Rear suspension corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 174,780 miles

Both rear bump stops failed

Coolant leak Signs of leak from oil cooler pipes ()

Coolant level below minimum

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Orange has faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Boot split at shaft end (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Orange has faded (4.4.3 (a))

Upper and lower covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 166,337 miles

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

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

Rear bump stops failed

exhaust corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2021 160,437 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 160,437 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 158,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 157,612 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 156,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 153,557 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 150,274 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 140,006 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 127,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 127,855 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 112,746 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 112,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,150 miles

advise rear pads starting to get low

Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,224 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,869 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,967 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 51,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 37,843 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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AM04 DBZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AM04 DBZ, 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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AM04 DBZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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