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AV04 DUH

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

227,983 mi
Last recorded227,983 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 DUH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 227,983 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

dash displays fault for headlamps but all working ok

engine management light on but outside of testing range

Fail 18 Sep 2020 227,983 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

dash displays fault for headlamps but all working ok

engine management light on but outside of testing range

Pass 12 Sep 2019 215,160 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and undertrays

Fail 6 Sep 2019 214,831 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 6 Sep 2018 201,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and undertrays

Fail 6 Sep 2018 201,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 4 Sep 2017 187,887 miles

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

under-trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2016 173,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 160,088 miles

Centre Rear seat belt buckle as gone wrong side of stop button

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

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

Under-trays and Engine covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 22 Sep 2015 160,088 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear seat belt buckle as gone wrong side of stop button

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

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

Under-trays and Engine covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 148,293 miles

Centre rear seat belt ,buckle as gone wrong side of button .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 133,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light staying on

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 122,267 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 114,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 105,019 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 105,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 95,803 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 86,464 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 86,464 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 78,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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AV04 DUH is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV04 DUH, 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 AV04 DUH registered?

AV04 DUH is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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