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AP04 TTJ

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

165,823 mi
Last recorded165,823 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 TTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 165,823 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 163,685 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 163,592 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gerabox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 162,882 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 162,235 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 161,226 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 161,225 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury nsf wing corroded, sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 158,639 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 158,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 155,020 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 155,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% out (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 146,918 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front both upper arm bushes splitting

Offside Front both upper arms bushes splitting

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge (has cuts but not exposing ply or cords)

both front (rear) arms bushes have movement

Fail 11 Aug 2017 146,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (rear arm) (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front both upper arm bushes splitting

Offside Front both upper arms bushes splitting

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge (has cuts but not exposing ply or cords)

both front (rear) arms bushes have movement

Pass 27 Jul 2016 132,164 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 123,394 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 123,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2014 116,306 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 116,306 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 108,324 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 98,225 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 87,024 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 72,305 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,084 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 31,853 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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AP04 TTJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AP04 TTJ, 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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AP04 TTJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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