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AR04 CDX

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,285 mi
Last recorded171,285 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 CDX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 171,285 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 169,021 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 168,935 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's limit value 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn leading arm (marked with crayon) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated structure exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated structure exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened suspension spring mounting (bump stop) deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened suspension spring mounting (bump stop) deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 153,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 140,531 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 140,525 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 132,534 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 126,573 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 117,761 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 108,660 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 97,678 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,449 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 86,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 76,447 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 65,889 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,099 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,354 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,332 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 CDX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CDX, 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 CDX registered?

AR04 CDX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 July 2004.

Is AR04 CDX safe to buy?

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