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AO04 CLJ

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

254,857 mi
Last recorded254,857 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 CLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 254,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2021 246,926 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front lower arm, front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 237,991 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s front, lower front arms (lift) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front upper, rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2019 220,986 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear chassis rusty

nearside front , front lower arm has slight play in ball joint

offside front upper front arm inner bush starting to split

offside rear suspension , front inner bush has slight play

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2019 220,960 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear chassis rusty

nearside front , front lower arm has slight play in ball joint

offside front upper front arm inner bush starting to split

offside rear suspension , front inner bush has slight play

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2018 205,437 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 1 Apr 2017 189,472 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 175,767 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 162,208 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 150,318 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 134,548 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 127,074 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 113,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 113,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 98,200 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 17 Mar 2009 89,976 miles

REAR PADS NEAR WEAR LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS.

SLIGHT WEEPING FROM OSF SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 9 Apr 2008 78,230 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 62,532 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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AO04 CLJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO04 CLJ, 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 AO04 CLJ registered?

AO04 CLJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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