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AU04 SWJ

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,545 mi
Last recorded117,545 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 SWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 117,545 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 9 Dec 2019 105,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 9 Dec 2019 105,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,667 miles

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

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect testable items

Fail 6 Nov 2018 93,667 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect testable items

Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,593 miles

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

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

under trays and sill covers fitted unable to inspect certain items

Fail 8 Nov 2017 83,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under trays and sill covers fitted unable to inspect certain items

Pass 6 Dec 2016 74,776 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 70,231 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 66,824 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,120 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 59,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,296 miles

Front discs corroding pads ok.

Nearside rear tyre badly perished,no cords showing.

Slight wear edges of front tyres.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 54,296 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front discs corroding pads ok.

Nearside rear tyre badly perished,no cords showing.

Rear number plate loose at one end.

Slight wear edges of front tyres.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 50,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,769 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,093 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre tread wear 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,312 miles

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

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

registration plates slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,882 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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AU04 SWJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU04 SWJ, 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 AU04 SWJ registered?

AU04 SWJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AU04 SWJ safe to buy?

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