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AX04 DZF

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,251 mi
Last recorded173,251 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 DZF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 173,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play nsf wheel

Fail 7 Jun 2017 173,251 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre y piece (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play nsf wheel

Pass 17 Aug 2015 163,215 miles

Oil leak

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 163,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 153,933 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 153,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 144,523 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 131,782 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 131,679 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 123,265 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 123,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 113,940 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking in tread area.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 110,133 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 107,145 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 94,165 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 69,406 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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AX04 DZF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AX04 DZF, 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 AX04 DZF registered?

AX04 DZF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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