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AP04 VBN

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,517 mi
Last recorded148,517 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VBN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 148,517 miles

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

both rear brake hoses perrished

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Mar 2016 133,766 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished

Brake pad warning light on

Fail 11 Mar 2016 133,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

Both rear brake hoses perished

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Mar 2015 128,050 miles

Brake pad warning lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ECU lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Front anti-roll bar link rod mounting bushes splitting from the centre pins

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 127,636 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pad warning lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ECU lamp indicating a system fault or faults

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

Front anti-roll bar link rod mounting bushes splitting from the centre pins

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 115,521 miles

Body damage to the nearside rear wheel arch

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine under tray damaged

Front anti-roll bar linkage mounting bushes perished and splitting from the centre pins

Nearside front shock absorber showing slight signs of leakage

Possible exhaust gas leakage from the manifold area

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 101,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension top arm mounting bushes perished

Rear brake discs rusted on the friction surface edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

rear discs corrded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 78,431 miles

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

full body undertray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 70,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,692 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,120 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 39,854 miles

front tyres starting to wear edges

slight condensation in rear lamps

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 VBN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP04 VBN, 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 VBN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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