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AO04 UPG

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,613 mi
Last recorded141,613 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 UPG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 141,613 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension bushes perished

cover sills shields

Pass 14 Oct 2020 137,642 miles

Front suspension bushes all perished

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

shields

Fail 14 Oct 2020 137,642 miles

Front suspension bushes all perished

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

shields

Pass 18 Apr 2019 126,782 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

n/s/rear coil spring rusty.

Fail 18 Apr 2019 126,782 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted.

n/s/rear coil spring rusty.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 122,777 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

n/s/rear shocker dust cover detached.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 115,555 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 115,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack. (8.3.1a)

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,999 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 108,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 104,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 104,157 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both wiper blades poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2014 97,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both wiper blades poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,023 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 84,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,198 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 70,198 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,627 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 24 Mar 2009 62,627 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 56,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,748 miles

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

emissions too clean to trigger smoke analyser

Fail 27 Mar 2007 45,748 miles

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

emissions too clean to trigger smoke analyser

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 UPG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO04 UPG, 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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AO04 UPG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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