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AX04 VPJ

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,175 mi
Last recorded166,175 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 VPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 166,175 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

nearside number plate lamp dim

reversing lamps not working

Fail 16 Jan 2023 166,137 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

nearside number plate lamp dim

reversing lamps not working

Pass 11 Jan 2022 159,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 159,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 152,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust box corroded

nearside number plate lamp dim

reversing lamps not working

Pass 29 Jun 2019 138,752 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 123,720 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 111,026 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,111 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,792 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 63,694 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 55,629 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 55,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,762 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 31,414 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,328 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 17,319 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 VPJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AX04 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

AX04 VPJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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