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AU04 VNB

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,238 mi
Last recorded179,238 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 179,238 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 179,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 176,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 176,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 171,921 miles

gear box cross member damaged

Fail 23 May 2017 171,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nsf lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nsf upper front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf upper rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf upper front (2.4.G.2)

gear box cross member damaged

Pass 18 May 2016 167,559 miles

n/s/f top arm front joint worn

o/s/f top arm front bush worn

Pass 18 May 2015 163,676 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 162,255 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 162,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres badly perished

Pass 20 May 2013 158,235 miles

screen cracked

Pass 10 May 2012 154,223 miles

n/s/r shock damp and soft

Pass 20 May 2011 148,633 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 142,858 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 133,820 miles

ADVISE N/S/R SHOCK LEAKING FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR BARS AND HIGH IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 16 May 2008 96,581 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 59,429 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 VNB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VNB, 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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AU04 VNB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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