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AR04 CDY

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,104 mi
Last recorded156,104 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 156,104 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 156,104 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 147,711 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 142,178 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 133,600 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 133,590 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Rear Brake performance not tested Brake condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 131,420 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 131,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 127,174 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Front Both Anti-roll bar link pin bushes slightly deteriorating

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged & slightly faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension bushes deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension bushes deteriorating

Offside Headlight output slightly reduced

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 123,928 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Front registration plate slightly damaged!

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 121,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 113,664 miles

n/s mirror broken

Fail 4 Jul 2014 113,664 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s mirror broken

Pass 3 Jul 2013 108,976 miles

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

small stone chip in windscreen

suspect slight play in osf lower suspension ball joint

Fail 2 Jul 2013 108,971 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

small stone chip in windscreen

suspect slight play in osf lower suspension ball joint

Pass 9 Jul 2012 98,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 88,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 76,856 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 64,412 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,822 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 39,206 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 CDY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CDY, 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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AR04 CDY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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