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AX04 YPY

2004 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,815 mi
Last recorded198,815 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 YPY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 198,815 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 198,738 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 193,702 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 179,279 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2017 179,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 166,947 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 161,599 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 155,036 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 155,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 147,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 141,150 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 141,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

glow plug warning lamp staying on

steering squeal upon operation (suspect belt/tensioner pulley)

traction control lamp staying on

Pass 15 Jul 2011 131,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 131,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 118,839 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 105,544 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 93,956 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 82,657 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 YPY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YPY, 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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AX04 YPY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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