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AR04 CDE

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,753 mi
Last recorded159,753 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 CDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 Feb 2024 159,753 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 136,984 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 122,480 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 118,211 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 113,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 107,220 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,326 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 95,439 miles

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

slight cuts in both rear tyres tread

Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,893 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack and split

Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,461 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 76,297 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,464 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,614 miles

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

slight cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2011 59,140 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,577 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,833 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 40,812 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,000 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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AR04 CDE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AR04 CDE, 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 AR04 CDE registered?

AR04 CDE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is AR04 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 CDE shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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